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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Bronson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bronson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bronson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bronson wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.
Bronson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ellis is proving hard to escape from.
Ellis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bronson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Ellis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bronson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ellis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ellis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bronson is trying to control the position but Ellis postures up.
Ellis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ellis is controlling him. #SUB2#
Bronson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Bronson looking for a guillotine here but Ellis defends easily.
#SU#
Ellis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bronson, up you get! #T2#
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.#TD2#
Bronson looking to score a takedown here. Ellis is defending well but Bronson drives through and ends up in Ellis's guard.#ES#
Ellis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ellis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bronson swivels and escapes.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ellis misses the target.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bronson. #ES#
Ellis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bronson looks winded!#TD2#
Bronson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bronson trying to control from half guard but Ellis is working away. #T3#
Ellis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bronson is trying to control. Ellis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bronson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ellis is pressing down on Bronson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bronson wants to get up but he can't break Ellis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bronson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Bronson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ellis on his heels. He'll look to pass Ellis's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Ellis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ellis really is a fat lump.#TD#
Ellis pulls guard successfully.
Ellis controls Bronson momentarily but Bronson frees himself.
Bronson tries to stand but Ellis is controlling from the bottom.
Ellis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaughn Ellis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ellis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bronson was covering up waiting for the punch and Ellis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ellis won't allow Bronson to get back to his feet.
Bronson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ellis stops Bronson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Bronson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellis. #T1#
Bronson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bronson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ellis is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nick Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bronson clinches with his opponent.
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 Bronson walks away with a smile on his face. Ellis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nick Bronson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bronson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Bronson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Ellis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bronson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bronson is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Bronson pulls guard successfully.
Ellis postures up in Bronson's guard and throws a big left but Bronson blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Ellis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ellis postures up in Bronson's guard and throws a big left but Bronson blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bronson holds on and takes a little breather.
Ellis prevents Bronson from getting back to his feet.
Ellis lands a couple of digs.
Ellis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellis.
Ellis throwing strikes but missing.
Vaughn Ellis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ellis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Ellis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bronson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bronson duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Vaughn Ellis has been cut.#CL2#
Bronson pushes Ellis up against the cage in a clinch.
Ellis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bronson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis is trying to pull guard but Bronson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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 Bronson walks away with a smile on his face. Ellis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A right-left combo lands from Bronson. #TD2#
Bronson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bronson wants to stand but Ellis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ellis seems keen to control Bronson's posture.#T4#
Ellis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bronson's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bronson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Bronson looking for a guillotine here but Ellis defends easily.
Ellis with a nice head shot there.
Bronson is trying to control the position but Ellis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vaughn Ellis's cut.
That's time! Ellis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ellis closes the distance and clinches up with Bronson, looking for a takedown. Ellis pushes Bronson against the cage but Bronson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bronson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ellis.#TD2#
Bronson dives in and scores a takedown into Ellis's guard.
Bronson passes into half guard.
Bronson wants to control but Ellis is keeping him busy.
Ellis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bronson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson lands strikes from half guard.
Ellis wants to get back to full guard but Bronson has passed into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bronson tries to stand but Ellis is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Bronson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bronson tries to stand but Ellis controls the position and pulls Bronson into his guard.
Ellis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bronson is one step ahead there.
Bronson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bronson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ellis looking to control but Bronson passes into half guard.
Ellis is trying to stand up here but Bronson is controlling him well.
Ellis tries to get to full guard but Bronson has control of the leg.
Bronson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bronson in particular looking to stall.
Bronson is looking to advance position but Ellis won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bronson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ellis's guard.
Ellis looking for a sweep. Not yet Ellis, not yet. #SUB2#
Bronson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ellis dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ellis postures up in Bronson's guard and throws a big left but Bronson blocks it. #T4#
Ellis is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronson has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ellis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ellis prevents Bronson from getting back to his feet.
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellis.
Bronson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bronson is controlling Ellis's posture.
Ellis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronson striking off his back but it's not causing Ellis any problems. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bronson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ellis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bronson is in Ellis's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bronson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miguel, right into the meat.
Miguel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ellis really is a fat lump.
Miguel lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Ellis crumples to the floor! Miguel milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Miguel!
A relieved looking Juan Miguel 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Ellis tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ellis gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
King dives in and scores a takedown into Ellis's guard.
Ellis is looking to stand back up but King counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ellis. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis blocking the ground and pound attempt from King. #T1#
Ellis pushes King off looking to stand but King dives back in and keeps control.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ellis is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with King in particular looking to stall.
King is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
King misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ellis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
King looking to finish with strikes here!
King throwing strikes here but Ellis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King controlling from the full mount.
Ellis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
King content just to control the position here.
Ellis really wants to buck King off and get back to his feet.
King throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
King thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
King tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by King there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ellis prevents King from taking his back.
King thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ellis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuc King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ellis jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis fails to pull guard.
Ellis fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
King successfully pulls guard.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
King stands up and beckons Ellis to join him on the feet.
Fuc King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ellis to the ground. King is now in Ellis's guard.
King sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King passes Ellis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
King keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ellis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Ellis is defending well.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ellis is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ellis avoid being mounted?
King trying to control the pace.
Ellis tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ellis is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Ellis is fighting off a takedown attempt but King is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ellis to the mat. Ellis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ellis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as King controls the pace.#SUB#
Ellis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Ellis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
King decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ellis is out of range and King settles back down.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for King. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
Ellis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellis is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellis jumps guard but King stands there with Ellis around his waist. Ellis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuc King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ellis shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Ellis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuc King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by King.
#CUT2#
It looks like Vaughn Ellis has been cut.#TD2#
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ellis kicks off King and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.#T1##TD2#
Ellis gets caught napping as King dives in and scores a takedown. Ellis manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
King stands up and waves to Ellis to follow him. #TD2#
King gets a double leg takedown into Ellis's guard.
Ellis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
King stands up from Ellis's guard - King perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ellis fails with the takedown#CL2#
and King moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ellis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables King to keep the fight standing.
Ellis tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ellis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
King pulls guard.
Ellis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
King is looking for a triangle but Ellis pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ellis passes into half guard.
#T3#
Ellis throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
King trying to hold on to Ellis's head to control him but Ellis postures up.
#SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is looking to control Ellis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ellis.
King trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ellis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King wants to get back to full guard.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ellis.
King tries to kick Ellis off but Ellis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
King is pressing down on Ellis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ellis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
King scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from King are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vaughn Ellis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuc King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
King stands up and beckons Ellis to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuc King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuc King!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Robbins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Robbins 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.
Robbins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ellis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ellis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robbins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ellis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robbins lands a nice short elbow.
Robbins is looking to advance position but Ellis won't allow it.
Ellis is trying to maintain the position but Robbins is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Robbins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ellis really is a fat lump.
It looks like Robbins might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Robbins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robbins is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robbins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Robbins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ellis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Robbins tries to pass to full mount but Ellis defends it.
Robbins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Robbins.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Robbins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Robbins showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Robbins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ellis is pressing down on Robbins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ellis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robbins controls the pace.
Robbins forces his way into half guard.
Robbins slows the pace down in half guard.
Robbins with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Robbins postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ellis to stand up. #TD2#
Robbins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Ellis's face as Robbins controls the position.
Ellis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robbins controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassidy Robbins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Robbins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ROC2#
Ellis is rocked!
Robbins is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ellis is hurt! He's hurt bad - Robbins fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ellis from any more punishment! Congratulations to Robbins! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cassidy Robbins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Dirt misses with a series of wild punches.
Ellis fails with the takedown.
Dirt misses with a head kick.
Ellis feinted with a counter takedown.
Crunch! Dirt slams his shin into Ellis's torso.#CL2#
Dirt closes the distance and pushes Ellis back into the cage.
Dirt is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dirt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ellis is trying to maintain the position but Dirt is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dirt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ellis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dirt.
Ellis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ellis trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Well, if Dirt 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.
Dirt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Dirt is looking for a kimura but Ellis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dirt to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dirt 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.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dirt controlling the pace.
Dirt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dirt working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ellis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dirt is nestled in close to Ellis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Ellis tries to get to full guard but Dirt has control of the leg.
Dirt tries to pass to full mount but Ellis defends it.
Dirt prevents Ellis from improving his position.
Dirt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dirt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dirt wants to stand up but Ellis is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dirt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ellis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joe Dirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis misses with a takedown attempt - Dirt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dirt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ellis moves in looking to clinch but Dirt pushes him off.#CUT2#
It looks like Vaughn Ellis has been cut.
Ellis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Dirt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ellis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dirt happy to just control the position for now.
Dirt wants to stand but Ellis is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ellis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ellis is trying to work for a sweep but Dirt has mounted him!#T1#
Dirt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Dirt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ellis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dirt controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Ellis is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Dirt locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ellis is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Dirt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Horner lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Vaughn Ellis has been cut.#TD2#
Horner drives through with a takedown into Ellis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Ellis kicks Horner off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Horner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horner slows the pace down in half guard.
Horner wants to pass the guard but Ellis is defending well.
Ellis is looking to control Horner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ellis avoid being mounted?
Horner is trying to control. Ellis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Horner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ellis trying to control from the bottom.
Horner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horner throwing shots but Ellis is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Horner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ellis is looking to control Horner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ellis avoid being mounted?
Horner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Horner wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ellis fails with a takedown attempt.
Horner tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Horner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ellis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ellis struggling a bit here.
Ellis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ellis struggling a bit here.#T3##SU2#
Horner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ellis to his feet. #TD#
Ellis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ellis showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Horner wants to improve his position but Ellis is controlling well.
Ellis lands with a punch from half guard.
Horner has hold of Ellis's hands but Ellis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ellis throwing shots but Horner is blocking nicely. #T4#
Ellis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Horner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ellis drops an elbow to the side of Horner's head.
Horner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ellis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ellis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ellis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Horner looks winded!
Ellis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ellis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Horner looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Horner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellis pulls his head out easily.
Ellis lands strikes from half guard.
Ellis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ellis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horner's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vaughn Ellis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vaughn Ellis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Ellis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Horner makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ellis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Horner dives in and scores a takedown into Ellis's guard.
Ellis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Horner dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Horner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ellis is avoiding damage well.
Ellis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Horner is pressing down on Ellis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ellis lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Horner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ellis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Horner is breathing heavily.#T1#
Horner looking for a sweep. Not yet Horner, not yet.
Ellis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ellis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ellis really is a fat lump.
Ellis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ellis with a nice head shot there.
Horner is wriggling around but Ellis manages to pass to half guard.
Ellis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horner taking some punishment here, with Ellis in his half guard.
Ellis lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Ellis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ellis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ellis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horner is trying to stand back up but Ellis is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ellis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ellis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Horner is looking to control Ellis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Horner avoid being mounted?
Ellis drops an elbow to the side of Horner's head.
Ellis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Ellis thows a huge punch but Horner dodges it nicely.
Horner wants to control but Ellis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ellis working Horner over with strikes.
Ellis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Horner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Ellis.
Ground and pound from Ellis.
Ellis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horner can do to turn this around?
Ellis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ellis drops an elbow to the side of Horner's head.
Horner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Horner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellis pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Ellis lands strikes from half guard.
Ellis throwing shots but Horner is blocking nicely.
Horner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ellis is working away from the top position though.
Ellis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ellis lands a nice short elbow.
Horner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ellis.
Ellis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaughn Ellis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vaughn Ellis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Horner throws a right hand that Ellis ducks under and follows up with a left that Ellis also avoids with ease.
Horner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Horner moves into the clinch.
Ellis goes for a takedown attempt but Horner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ellis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horner pinned against the cage. Horner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horner throws the kick towards the body but Ellis avoids it.#TD2#
Horner gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ellis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Horner forces Ellis back against the cage and clinches.
Horner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellis tries to pull guard but Horner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horner gets underhooks to prevent Ellis's takedown attempt.
Ellis tries to score a body lock takedown but Horner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Ellis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ellis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ellis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Horner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Horner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ellis's guard.
Horner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Horner landing with the ground and pound.
Horner stands and throws Ellis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vaughn Ellis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ellis is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Horner decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Horner clinches up against the cage.
Ellis fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Ellis manages to pull guard.
Horner looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Horner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Horner gets to his feet. Ellis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Horner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Horner wants to pass the guard but Ellis is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horner is thwarting Ellis's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Horner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ellis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaughn Ellis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Coleman shoots in and bounces Ellis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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.
Coleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ellis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Ellis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coleman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Coleman has passed into side control.
#T1#
Coleman tries to stand but Ellis is controlling his head.
Ellis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ellis tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Coleman tries to advance position but instead Ellis slips a leg back in to half guard.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
Ellis won't allow Coleman to pass to mount.
Ellis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Coleman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ellis defends it well.
Coleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ellis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ellis.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but instead Ellis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ellis connects with a couple of short punches.
Ellis throwing strikes from guard but Coleman blocks nicely.
Ellis postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
Ellis throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Coleman controlling Ellis's posture.
Ellis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ellis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ellis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ellis throwing strikes from guard but Coleman blocks nicely.
Coleman is looking to stand up but Ellis isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coleman misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Coleman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Coleman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ellis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Coleman has closed the distance and engaged Ellis in a clinch.
#TD2#
Coleman pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ellis throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman controls Ellis momentarily but Ellis frees himself.
Ellis won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Mark Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ellis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman wants to stand up but Ellis is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman punching from the bottom - just letting Ellis know he's still in a fight.
Coleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellis.
Coleman 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.
Coleman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Ellis throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ellis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ellis stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman.
Ellis throwing strikes from guard but Coleman blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ellis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ellis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ellis misses with a takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Vaughn Ellis has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Coleman misses with a two punch combination.
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Coleman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Coleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coleman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Ellis's temple. #T3#
Coleman wants to pass to mount but Ellis is defending the position.
Coleman working Ellis over with strikes.
Coleman wants to stand up but Ellis is controlling the position.
Coleman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Coleman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coleman moves nicely into side control.
Coleman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Coleman lands some shots froms side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman controls the position.
Coleman working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vaughn Ellis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Coleman takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Coleman stalling.
#TD2#
Coleman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coleman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Coleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellis.
Ellis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ellis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ellis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ellis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coleman controls the pace.
Ellis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Coleman is looking to stand up but Ellis won't let him. #T1#
Coleman wants to stand and escape but instead Ellis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ellis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ellis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ellis with a nice head shot there.
Ellis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ellis throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ellis throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ellis throws a strike but Coleman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ellis controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
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.
Coleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Coleman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ellis is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Coleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Still in half guard, Coleman seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman moves into full mount! Ellis won't be happy about that!
Vaughn Ellis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Coleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coleman controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coleman 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coleman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Ellis has his takedown stuffed
and Ellis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Vaughn Ellis has been cut.
Ellis blocks a head kick by Yellowman.
Ellis looks for a takedown but Yellowman sprawls well.#CL2#
Yellowman darts in and clinches Ellis up against the cage.
Ellis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis tries to pull guard but Yellowman holds him up against the cage and eventually Ellis drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis tries to pull guard but Yellowman holds him up against the cage and eventually Ellis drops back down to his feet.
Ellis really is a fat lump.#BC2#
Yellowman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Ellis shoots in and gets a takedown into Yellowman's guard.#ES2#
Yellowman pushes Ellis off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Ellis looks for a takedown but Yellowman sprawls well.
Yellowman throws a solid leg kick but Ellis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yellowman.
Aekman Yellowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yellowman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ellis somewhat.#CL2#
Yellowman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ellis, pushing him back against the cage.
Ellis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yellowman to keep the fight standing.
Yellowman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Yellowman manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Ellis chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Yellowman pushes Ellis off and gets back to his feet.
Ellis fails with the takedown.
Ellis shoots in and drives through. Yellowman sprawls well.
Yellowman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ellis is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Yellowman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ellis did well to prevent Yellowman getting side control.
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!
Yellowman controlling the action here.
Yellowman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ellis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Ellis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yellowman. #SUB2#
Yellowman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ellis defends it well.
Ellis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yellowman.
Yellowman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ellis controls his leg.
Yellowman prevents Ellis from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ellis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yellowman to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Ellis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yellowman escapes and throws Ellis's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Yellowman tries for a kimura but Ellis is defending well.
Yellowman is staying tight to Ellis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ellis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yellowman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aekman Yellowman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaughn Ellis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ellis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yellowman trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ellis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yellowman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yellowman throwing strikes from guard but Ellis blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yellowman looking to sit in guard and control but Ellis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yellowman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ellis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yellowman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Yellowman wants to sweep but no luck.
Ellis postures up in Yellowman's guard and throws a big left but Yellowman blocks it.
Yellowman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellis is one step ahead there.
Yellowman is trying to control the position but Ellis postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Yellowman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yellowman 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.
Yellowman is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ellis is working Yellowman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yellowman seems keen to control Ellis's posture.
Ellis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yellowman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yellowman controls Ellis momentarily but Ellis frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ellis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yellowman throws a head kick that misses.
Ellis attempts a counter takedown but Yellowman avoids it well and moves away.#T3##CL2#
Yellowman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yellowman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ellis.
Ellis jumps guard but Yellowman stands there with Ellis around his waist. Ellis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Yellowman pulls guard successfully.
Ellis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yellowman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellis is one step ahead there.
Yellowman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ellis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Yellowman has his foot on Ellis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ellis works his way back into a safe position though.
Ellis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yellowman has momentary wrist control but Ellis slips an elbow through the middle.
Ellis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ellis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yellowman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yellowman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yellowman trying to control the position.
Ellis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ellis is in close to Yellowman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ellis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yellowman trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vaughn Ellis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vaughn Ellis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Yellowman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ellis.
No joy there for Yellowman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Yellowman has Ellis up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Ellis pulls guard successfully.
Aekman Yellowman has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Yellowman stands up and waves to Ellis to follow him.
Yellowman throws a right and a left that Ellis avoids nicely.
Ellis throwing a counter right hand but Yellowman manages to avoid it.
Yellowman moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ellis gets tackled into the cage by Yellowman. Yellowman maintains the clinch.
Yellowman tries a knee to the head but Ellis blocks it.
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 Yellowman walks away with a smile on his face. Ellis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aekman Yellowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yellowman throws a combination. Ellis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ellis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yellowman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SU#
Ellis decides to stand and escape the position.
Yellowman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Yellowman closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Yellowman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yellowman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yellowman is pulling down on Ellis's head. It's preventing any offense from Ellis, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Yellowman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Yellowman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Yellowman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ellis is looking to work some ground and pound but Yellowman has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ellis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ellis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ellis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ellis postures up.
Ellis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ellis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellis lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Yellowman wants to sweep but no luck.
Ellis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yellowman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ellis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Ellis stands up from Yellowman's guard - Ellis perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Yellowman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ellis's guard.#ES#
Ellis kicks Yellowman off and gets to his feet.
Ellis avoids the body shot from Yellowman.
#T4#
Yellowman scores with the left hand. Ellis knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Yellowman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ellis's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yellowman forces his way into half guard.
Ellis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yellowman wants to control but Ellis is keeping him busy.
Ellis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ellis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ellis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Aekman Yellowman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yellowman 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aekman Yellowman!
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