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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz Ellis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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151 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cruz Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathan Washington!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ellis gets full guard.
Washington stands and throws Ellis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Washington tries to stand but Ellis controls the position and pulls Washington into his guard.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis is controlling Washington's posture.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Washington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis is working an open guard so Washington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Ellis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ellis gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ellis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Ellis won't allow it.
Washington leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ellis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Ellis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four 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.
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ellis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Washington wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Ellis controlling Washington's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Washington dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Ellis moves out of range easily.
Jonathan Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ellis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ellis pulls Washington in to control the position.
Ellis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Ellis looking to control.
Ellis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Washington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Washington.
Washington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Ellis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ellis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ellis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis has a closed guard, preventing Washington from standing up.
Ellis trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ellis tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Washington forces Ellis back against the cage and clinches.
Washington jumps guard and drags Ellis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Washington looking to control.
Washington wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ellis is now in half guard.
Ellis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washington is just riding it out for now. Ellis eventually gives up the hold.
Ellis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Washington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ellis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Washington feints and as Ellis raises his hands in defense, Washington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Washington wants to stand and escape but instead Ellis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Ellis is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington is looking to sweep but instead, Ellis has passed into half guard.
Ellis prevents Washington from standing back up.
Ellis winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ellis blocks the strikes from Washington.
Ellis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washington is just riding it out for now. Ellis eventually gives up the hold.
Ellis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Washington has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washington is just riding it out for now. Ellis eventually gives up the hold.
Washington trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington with the active half guard here but Ellis passes nicely into side control.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
Washington looking for a sweep but Ellis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four 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.
Washington can't escape the position.
Ellis landing punches.
Ellis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ellis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington wants to control but Ellis is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Ellis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Washington 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Washington!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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