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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Modesto Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Modesto Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ellis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ellis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Palmer is out of range and Ellis settles back down.
Ellis throws a jab when Palmer was well out of range.
Palmer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ellis throws a nice looking combination but Palmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ellis swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Ellis throws a nice looking combination but Palmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ellis throws a sloppy head kick and Palmer moves out of range easily.
Palmer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ellis, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer tightens his grip and picks Ellis up, before dumping him to the ground. Ellis manages to land in guard.
Palmer postures up and lands a big shot to Ellis's brow.
Palmer working some strikes from top position.
Palmer is working Ellis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ellis has momentary wrist control but Palmer slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Palmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palmer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palmer 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.
Palmer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Palmer cracks Ellis with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palmer stands up over Ellis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palmer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ellis's head.
Palmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Palmer distracts Ellis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Palmer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ellis being controlled here, momentarily.
Palmer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Palmer lands a couple of elbows.
Palmer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Palmer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palmer takes the fight into the clinch.
Palmer has Ellis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Palmer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ellis tumbling to the mat - Palmer dives into Ellis's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Palmer working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palmer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palmer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palmer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellis wants to stand but Palmer is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Modesto Palmer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Palmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy body kick from Ellis
and Palmer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Palmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ellis throws a sloppy head kick
so Palmer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Palmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Palmer chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Palmer working some strikes from top position.
Palmer lands a couple of digs.
Palmer landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ellis wants to get back to his feet but Palmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ellis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellis can do to turn this around?
Ellis working for a triangle but Palmer defends it easily.
Palmer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ellis has momentary wrist control but Palmer slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Palmer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palmer cracks Ellis with a solid left hand.
Palmer is in close to Ellis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ellis has momentary wrist control but Palmer slips an elbow through the middle.
Palmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Palmer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Palmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Modesto Palmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ellis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palmer defends it easily.
Palmer drops back looking for a leg! Ellis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ellis manages to kick Palmer off! Palmer jumps back into Ellis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer with a nice head shot there.
Palmer drops back looking for a leg! Ellis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ellis manages to kick Palmer off! Palmer jumps back into Ellis's guard.
Palmer lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Palmer stands up over Ellis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ellis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palmer has managed to get both his arms back between Ellis's legs - danger averted.
Ellis is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Palmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Palmer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palmer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palmer working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Modesto Palmer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Palmer takes the fight into the clinch.
Palmer prevents Ellis from breaking the clinch.
Palmer prevents Ellis from breaking the clinch.
Palmer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Palmer is looking for a triangle but Ellis pushes his legs off easily.
Ellis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Palmer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ellis has managed to get both his arms back between Palmer's legs - danger averted.
Palmer pulls Ellis in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis stopping the sweep attempt from Palmer.
Palmer trying to control the position here.
Palmer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ellis manages to get himself to full guard.
Ellis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Palmer pushes a forearm under Ellis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ellis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Modesto Palmer!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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