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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Etherington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Etherington acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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165 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jordan Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Etherington!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis moves into range and clinches up with Etherington.
Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ellis is looking to clinch.
Ellis throws out a leg kick but Etherington moves out of range and Ellis only half commits.
Etherington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ellis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Etherington feints the counter takedown.
Etherington gets tackled into the ropes by Ellis. Ellis maintains the clinch.
Ellis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Etherington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ellis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donk. Ellis catches Etherington right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis wants to clinch.
Ellis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Etherington's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etherington moves out of range of the strikes.
Etherington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Etherington tries to keep at a distance but Ellis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ellis misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ellis misses with an elbow over the top.
Ellis lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jimmy Etherington has been cut.
Ellis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Etherington's defenses.
Ellis breaks the clinch.
Ellis tries to clinch but Etherington moves away
and Etherington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Etherington.
Etherington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Etherington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etherington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Etherington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Ellis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Etherington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ellis throws a leg kick that misses.
Jordan Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis scores with a sloppy right hand. Etherington should have avoided that one.
Ellis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Etherington is able to avoid easily.
Ellis misses with a hook.
Etherington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ellis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Etherington can do to turn this around?
Ellis darts in and clinches Etherington up against the ropes.
Ellis looking to slow down the pace here.
Etherington is trying to drag Ellis to the mat but Ellis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Etherington is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ellis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etherington is trying to drag Ellis to the mat but Ellis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Jordan Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Etherington.
Etherington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis instigates a clinch.
Etherington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ellis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ellis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ellis tries to clinch up.
Ellis clinches up against the ropes.
Ellis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Ellis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ellis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ellis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ellis gets a clinch.
Etherington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ellis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ellis clinches up with Etherington and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etherington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ellis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ellis lands with an uppercut that bounces Etherington off the ropes and back into range.
Ellis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellis moves in looking to clinch but Etherington pushes him off.
Ellis connects with a jab.
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!
Etherington keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Ellis does no damage.
Ellis moves into range and clinches up with Etherington.
Ellis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ellis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ellis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Ellis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Etherington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ellis is looking to clinch but Etherington is avoiding it.
Ellis has Etherington up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ellis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Ellis misses
and Etherington counters with a shoot takedown. Ellis fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ellis wants to sweep but no luck.
Etherington throws a big elbow that misses.
Etherington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Etherington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ellis's guard.
Etherington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis wants to control but Etherington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Etherington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis is trying to control but can't.
Jordan Ellis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Etherington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Etherington not doing much here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ellis tries to clinch up.
A jab from Ellis misses.
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.
A jab from Ellis misses.
Etherington feints the counter takedown.
Etherington circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Etherington tries to counter it with a takedown but Ellis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ellis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Etherington.
Etherington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Etherington feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellis misses the target.
Ellis throws a solid leg kick but Etherington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ellis.
Ellis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ellis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ellis clinches up with Etherington and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Etherington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Etherington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ellis prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jordan Ellis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ellis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Ellis!
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RATING
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