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Event:
AEM 2
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Ebbitt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Justis cracks Ebbitt with an open hand slap.
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Justis.
Ebbitt tries a head kick but it misses.
Justis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Justis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ebbitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justis.
Justis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ebbitts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Justis lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ebbitt is defended easily by Justis.
Ebbitt throws a series of punches but Justis moves out of range.
Ebbitt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Ebbitt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Justis moves into range and clinches up with Ebbitt.
Justis gets through Ebbitt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Justis lands an uppercut.
Justis working aggressively here.
#T1#
Justis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ebbitt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Justis pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Justis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Justis lands a body punch.
Justis scores with a shot to the side of Ebbitt's head.
A nice left hand lands by Justis.
#TD#
Justis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Justis manages to end up in side control.
Ebbitt is not content to let Justis control the position.
Justis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ebbitt some visible discomfort.
Justis lands an elbow.
Ebbitt is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Justis working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Ebbitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Justis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Justis landing strikes.
Justis trying to control the action but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Ebbitt tries to bench press Justis off him but Justis keeps the position.
Justis lands some shots froms side control.
Justis working the body and head with strikes.
Justis landing strikes. #T3#
Ebbitt sneaks back into half guard.
Ebbitt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Justis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Justis's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ebbitt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Justis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justis is trying to get back to his feet but Ebbitt has full control of the position and if anything, Justis has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Ebbitt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Justis needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #T4#
Ebbitt doesn't have the hooks in and Justis manages to turn into his guard.
Justis trying to control but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Ebbitt 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.
Ebbitt is trying to keep Justis in close.
Justis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ebbitt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Ebbitt is looking for a triangle but Justis pushes his legs off easily.
Ebbitt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Justis dominated that round.
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#
Nice shot by Justis.
Ebbitt tries a head kick but it misses.
Logan Justis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justis lands with a right hand.
Ebbitt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Justis.
Justis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebbitt can do to turn this around?
Decent striking displayed by Justis there.
Ebbitt throws a solid leg kick but Justis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ebbitt.
Ebbitt misses with a takedown attempt - Justis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Justis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ebbitt throws a right and a left that Justis avoids nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Justis.
Ebbitt throws a sloppy head kick and Justis moves out of range easily.
Justis thuds a left hand into Ebbitt's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ebbitt shoots in for a takedown but Justis shows good takedown defense.
Ebbitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Justis. That snapped Ebbitt's head back.
Justis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Justis works over Ebbitt's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Justis avoids a kick to the body.
Ebbitt slips a jab and a cross from Justis.
Justis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Ebbitt.
Ebbitt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice combination there by Ebbitt.
Justis lands with a hook. Ebbitt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Justis misses the shot to the body.
Justis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ebbitt doesn't seem bothered though.
Ebbitt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ebbitt connects with a leg kick. Justis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Justis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ebbitt looks for a takedown but Justis sprawls well.
Justis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ebbitt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Justis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ebbitt throws a nice looking combination but Justis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Justis connects with a jab.
Logan Justis is winning the standup battle so far.
Justis lands a jab to the head.
Justis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ebbitt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Justis but Justis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Justis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ebbitt on the side of the head.
Justis catches Ebbitt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Ebbitt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Justis has his hands clasped together around Ebbitt's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Ebbitt prevents Justis from improving his position.
Justis is pressing down on Ebbitt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Justis seems keen to control Ebbitt's posture.
Justis continues to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ebbitt working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ebbitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justis is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ebbitt won't allow Justis to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tommy Ebbitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ebbitt misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Justis.
Justis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ebbitt is just out of range.
Justis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Justis avoids the head kick by Ebbitt.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Justis enables Ebbitt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Justis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Justis pushes Ebbitt off and gets back to his feet.
Justis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Justis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Justis.
Ebbitt fails to land the takedown.
Ebbitt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Justis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Justis works the jab nicely.
Justis throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Justis tries to sprawl but Ebbitt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Justis wants to control but Ebbitt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Justis is looking for a sweep. Ebbitt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Justis is controlling Ebbitt's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Ebbitt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Justis defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justis pushes Ebbitt off looking to stand but Ebbitt dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##ES#
Justis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ebbitt keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ebbitt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Justis prevents it.
Justis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Justis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Justis misses with some punches.
Ebbitt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD#
Justis lands a takedown into guard.
Justis distracts Ebbitt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Justis content to stall in guard here.
Justis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tommy Ebbitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Justis works over Ebbitt with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Justis stands up from Ebbitt's guard - Justis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Justis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justis lands with a right hand.
Justis lands the left hand.
Jab from Justis.
Justis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ebbitt ducks under a wild hook from Justis.
And Ebbitt tries to counter it with a takedown but Justis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Justis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ebbitt walks into a jab.
Ebbitt throws a head kick but Justis moves out of range.
Ebbitt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Justis as he connects with a hook.
Justis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ebbitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Justis.#T3#
Justis works the jab nicely.
Justis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebbitt.
Justis with a jab.
Ebbitt takes one to the side of the head.
Ebbitt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Justis tries to avoid it but Ebbitt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Justis to the ground. Justis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Ebbitt.#TD2#
Ebbitt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ebbitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Justis is pressing down on Ebbitt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ebbitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Justis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Justis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Justis looking for a sweep. Not yet Justis, not yet.
Ebbitt looking to pass the guard.
Ebbitt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Justis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#ES#
Justis has his feet on Ebbitt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebbitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ebbitt dives in and grabs Justis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Justis pushes down on Ebbitt's head and hops out.
Ebbitt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ebbitt.
Justis connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Justis.
Justis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Justis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Justis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Justis!
Logan Justis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tommy Ebbitt was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ebbitt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ebbitt slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ebbitt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ebbitt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soul is just riding it out for now. Ebbitt eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soul trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ebbitt manages to pass to mount!
#T1##SUB#
Ebbitt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ebbitt takes Soul's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Soul is in trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ebbitt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Soul defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Soul breaks Ebbitt's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Soul looking to pass the guard.
Soul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ebbitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Ebbitt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ebbitt looking for a guillotine here but Soul defends easily.
Ebbitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soul is one step ahead there. #T3#
Ebbitt is working hard here to advance position.
Ebbitt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Soul stays in close to Ebbitt's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ebbitt is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Soul frees his head nicely. Oh but Ebbitt has switched to an armbar! Soul is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tommy Ebbitt!
Post fight, Tommy Ebbitt stared into the camera and said 'I ain't surprised motherfucker,I AM LOOKING FOR SPONSORS...'.
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Event:
ADWGC 10
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 3233 p4p, 366 weight class) and Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 3314 p4p, 374 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Paulman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to War is my Love . Ebbitt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DMX-Ain't No Sunshine. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Tommy Ebbitt!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ebbitt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paulman as he avoids it easily.
Ebbitt's coach down at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ebbitt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ebbitt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paulman.
Paulman closes the distance and clinches.
Paulman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ebbitt regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (0) Ebbitt
Paulman passes into half guard.
Ebbitt actively working from the bottom here.
Ebbitt wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Paulman seems content to control.
Ebbitt is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman uses his free foot to push down on Ebbitt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ebbitt. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (0) Ebbitt
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman prevents Ebbitt from getting the reversal.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Ebbitt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Ebbitt can't escape the position.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ebbitt for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Paulman.
Ebbitt tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Ebbitt to control.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Ebbitt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulman prevents Ebbitt from getting the reversal.
Paulman controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is trying to escape the mount.
Ebbitt regains half guard.
Paulman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paulman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ebbitt! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (8) vs (0) Ebbitt
Ebbitt is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paulman trying to control but Ebbitt is having none of it.
Ebbitt tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to control but Ebbitt wriggling away.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Paulman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Paulman.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ebbitt regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ebbitt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ebbitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Ebbitt, not yet.
Ebbitt being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman trying to control but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (11) vs (0) Ebbitt
Paulman takes a little break here. Ebbitt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Paulman tries to move to full mount but Ebbitt actually manages to regain half guard.
Paulman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ebbitt wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ebbitt is looking to control Paulman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ebbitt avoid being mounted?
Ebbitt wants to get back to full guard.
Ebbitt wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Paulman is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Paulman 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.
Ebbitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ebbitt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Ebbitt is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (14) vs (0) Ebbitt
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Ebbitt tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Ebbitt to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebbitt gets back to half guard.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to full guard.
Ebbitt is still trying to improve position.
Ebbitt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paulman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but Ebbitt defending well.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ebbitt is looking to improve his position.
Ebbitt is in trouble now - Paulman has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (17) vs (0) Ebbitt
Ebbitt wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is trying to escape the mount.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Ebbitt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ebbitt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Ebbitt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ebbitt tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
Russell Paulman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tommy Ebbitt was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 22103 p4p, 591 weight class) and Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 3223 p4p, 360 weight class). Ebbitt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX-Ain't No Sunshine. Tommy Ebbitt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Ebbitt!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ebbitt drives through and clinches with Henry Jr against the cage.
Ebbitt pulls guard effortlessly.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ebbitt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ebbitt is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebbitt working a defensive guard here.
Henry Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt has his foot on Henry Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Henry Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ebbitt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ebbitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ebbitt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry Jr defends it easily.
Ebbitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Ebbitt, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henry Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (3) vs (0) Ebbitt
Henry Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ebbitt is trying to improve his position.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr working away.
Henry Jr tries to move to mount but Ebbitt blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ebbitt tries to buck Henry Jr off but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Ebbitt is looking to regain half guard here but Henry Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Ebbitt is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
Henry Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ebbitt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ebbitt tries to bench press Henry Jr off him but Henry Jr keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to control the position but Ebbitt is working away.
Ebbitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ebbitt is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
Henry Jr tries to move to mount but Ebbitt blocks the move with his legs.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ebbitt is being controlled here.
Ebbitt tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ebbitt's face as Henry Jr controls the position.
Ebbitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ebbitt stops Henry Jr from passing to mount.
Henry Jr controls the position.
Ebbitt tries to buck Henry Jr off but Henry Jr is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ebbitt is trying to improve his position.
Ebbitt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Ebbitt works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Henry Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Henry Jr passes Ebbitt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ebbitt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ebbitt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry Jr defends well.
Ebbitt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry Jr controls the pace.
Ebbitt keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Ebbitt keeping moving, preventing Henry Jr from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ebbitt keeping moving, preventing Henry Jr from controlling successfully.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center inform us that Ebbitt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ebbitt working for a triangle but Henry Jr defends it easily.
Henry Jr trying to control but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Ebbitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Ebbitt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henry Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henry Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henry Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Ebbitt controls Henry Jr momentarily but Henry Jr frees himself.
Henry Jr passes Ebbitt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ebbitt wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Ebbitt is defending the position.
Henry Jr trying to control the pace.
Henry Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ebbitt! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (6) vs (0) Ebbitt
Ebbitt regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Ebbitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry Jr is one step ahead there.
Ebbitt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry Jr passes into half guard.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ebbitt looking for submissions off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henry Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Ebbitt is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry Jr in particular looking to stall.
Henry Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ebbitt for as long as he can get away with.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ebbitt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry Jr is keen to just control but Ebbitt is a slippery customer.
Henry Jr prevents Ebbitt from improving his position.
Ebbitt is trying to maintain the position but Henry Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henry Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Ebbitt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ebbitt is looking to improve his position.
Henry Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ebbitt tries to get to full guard but Henry Jr has control of the leg.
Ebbitt wants to control but Henry Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr controlling the action here.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ebbitt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ebbitt actively working from the bottom here.
Henry Jr moves into full mount! Ebbitt won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (9) vs (0) Ebbitt
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ebbitt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ebbitt and Henry Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ebbitt is looking to regain half guard here but Henry Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Henry Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Henry Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ebbitt is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
Ebbitt is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Ebbitt wants to control but Henry Jr postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A relieved looking Andrew Henry Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Tommy Ebbitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'. |
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Event:
ABW 193 Arendse - Point
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Ebbitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watkins moves away.#CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch.
Watkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ebbitt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Watkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ebbitt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ebbitt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Ebbitt successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Watkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Watkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Watkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebbitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ebbitt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ebbitt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ebbitt keeping moving, preventing Watkins from controlling successfully. #T1#
Watkins lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Watkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ebbitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ebbitt is controlling Watkins's posture.
Ebbitt has momentary wrist control but Watkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Watkins sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Ebbitt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watkins defends well.#T2#
Watkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watkins wants to control but Ebbitt is keeping him busy.
Ebbitt moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Ebbitt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watkins defends well.
Ebbitt keeping moving, preventing Watkins from controlling successfully.
Watkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ebbitt is looking for a triangle but Watkins pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ebbitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watkins is aware though and is defending well.
Watkins cracks Ebbitt with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Ebbitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watkins is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Watkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebbitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ebbitt has his foot on Watkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Watkins distracts Ebbitt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ebbitt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watkins.
Watkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ebbitt's head.
Watkins trying to control but Ebbitt is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ebbitt is looking for a triangle but Watkins pushes his legs off easily.
Watkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ebbitt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ebbitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Ebbitt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ebbitt has his foot on Watkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Watkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ebbitt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ebbitt pushes a forearm under Watkins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Watkins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Ebbitt!
Post fight, an emotional Tommy Ebbitt said 'I ain't surprised motherfucker,I AM LOOKING FOR SPONSORS...'.
The defeated Devin Watkins had this to say: 'I gotta get better. '.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 6802 p4p, 576 weight class) and Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 3961 p4p, 398 weight class). Ebbitt has chosen DMX-Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music. Tommy Ebbitt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Billy Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Ebbitt!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cubbedge moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been hearing reports that Cubbedge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cubbedge lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Ebbitt
Cubbedge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cubbedge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ebbitt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ebbitt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cubbedge has passed into half guard!
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ebbitt has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Cubbedge is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebbitt tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cubbedge has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (0) Ebbitt
Ebbitt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge tries to control but Ebbitt wriggling away.
Ebbitt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ebbitt felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to finish this one by submission but Ebbitt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cubbedge .
Ebbitt wants to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cubbedge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ebbitt wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Ebbitt is trying desperately to improve position.
Cubbedge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ebbitt tries to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ebbitt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cubbedge wants to control but Ebbitt is keeping him busy.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to half guard.
Ebbitt is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Ebbitt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cubbedge slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Ebbitt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ebbitt stops Cubbedge from passing to mount.
Ebbitt is trying to improve his position.
Ebbitt can't do much from the bottom here.
Cubbedge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ebbitt is looking for a sweep.
Ebbitt is still trying to improve position.
Cubbedge is staying tight to Ebbitt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to half guard.
Ebbitt wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Ebbitt tries to control but Cubbedge manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (8) vs (0) Ebbitt
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt showing good submission defense here.
Ebbitt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cubbedge trying to control but Ebbitt is having none of it.
Cubbedge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ebbitt regains half guard.
Ebbitt actively working from the bottom here.
Cubbedge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ebbitt defends it well.
Cubbedge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cubbedge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ebbitt for as long as he can get away with.
Cubbedge works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (11) vs (0) Ebbitt
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (11) vs (2) Ebbitt
Cubbedge gets back to full guard.
Ebbitt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (11) vs (5) Ebbitt
Ebbitt gets to mount! Cubbedge was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (11) vs (7) Ebbitt
Cubbedge tries to lock up and control but Ebbitt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ebbitt looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ebbitt goes for an armbar but Cubbedge turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cubbedge . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (13) vs (7) Ebbitt
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cubbedge defends it easily.
Cubbedge advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (16) vs (7) Ebbitt
Ebbitt is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control.
Ebbitt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cubbedge off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (16) vs (11) Ebbitt
Cubbedge tries to escape but Ebbitt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is looking to control Cubbedge but Cubbedge is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
Ebbitt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cubbedge knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cubbedge for a finish.
Cubbedge is trying to break free.
Ebbitt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cubbedge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cubbedge tries to escape the position.
Ebbitt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cubbedge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cubbedge defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cubbedge trying to control but not successfully.
Ebbitt just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ebbitt working for a choke but Cubbedge is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control but not successfully.
Cubbedge is having to fend off submission attempts from Ebbitt, who is looking to sink in the choke. Ebbitt doesn't have the hooks in though and Cubbedge manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (18) vs (11) Ebbitt
Ebbitt trying to keep a closed guard but Cubbedge is proving a slippery customer.
Ebbitt keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ebbitt keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebbitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebbitt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cubbedge uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (21) vs (11) Ebbitt
A lull in the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control.
Ebbitt manages to get back to half guard.
Ebbitt wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
Cubbedge seems to be working for a kimura but Ebbitt defends the submission attempt.
Cubbedge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 21 to 11.
In defeat, Tommy Ebbitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 3950 p4p, 392 weight class) and Erick Jost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ebbitt's entrance music is DMX-Ain't No Sunshine. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Ebbitt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Erick Jost!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jost tries to keep at a distance but Ebbitt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ebbitt pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ebbitt working for a triangle but Jost defends it easily.
Ebbitt is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ebbitt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ebbitt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jost wants to control from the top but Ebbitt keeps moving.
Ebbitt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jost defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jost rolls with it to try and escape but Ebbitt cranks on the arm and Jost is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Ebbitt!
Post fight, Tommy Ebbitt took to the microphone: 'I ain't surprised motherfucker,I AM LOOKING FOR SPONSORS...'. |
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Event:
ABW 173 Kai - Jones
Date: Nov 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robbins or perhaps it was just good defense by Ebbitt, which made it look bad.
Ebbitt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
Robbins closes the distance and clinches up with Ebbitt, looking for a takedown. Robbins pushes Ebbitt against the cage but Ebbitt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ebbitt throws a sloppy head kick and Robbins moves out of range easily. #TD#
Robbins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ebbitt was covering up waiting for the punch and Robbins finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Ebbitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ebbitt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ebbitt throwing strikes from guard but Robbins blocks nicely.
Robbins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Robbins is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ebbitt rolls with it to try and escape but Robbins cranks on the arm and Ebbitt is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cal Robbins!
Cal Robbins gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Tommy Ebbitt was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'.
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Event:
ABW 165 Lopez - Rones
Date: Oct 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Vattalles feints and as Ebbitt raises his hands in defense, Vattalles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vattalles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ebbitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vattalles stopping the sweep attempt from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vattalles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ebbitt is looking to improve his position.
Ebbitt misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ebbitt is in trouble now - Vattalles has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Vattalles has hold of Ebbitt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ebbitt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ebbitt is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Ebbitt is squirming around, avoiding Vattalles's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Vattalles with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Vattalles working for a guillotine from mount but Ebbitt is in no mood to give up.
Ebbitt tries to reverse the position but Vattalles maintains control.
Vattalles working the ground and pound effectively.
Ebbitt taking shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vattalles landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vattalles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ebbitt tries to hold on but Vattalles pushes him away.
Vattalles 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.#T2#
Vattalles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ebbitt is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Vattalles locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ebbitt is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mee Vattalles!
In his post fight interview, Mee Vattalles started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Tommy Ebbitt was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'.
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Event:
ABW 158 MaArthur - Ali II
Date: Sep 06, 2018 |
#R1##KD#
Ebbitt lands a left and a right that sends Brooks crashing to the canvas! Ebbitt dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Phill Brooks has been cut.
Ebbitt lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Brooks! Ebbitt sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Brooks and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Ebbitt!
As Tommy Ebbitt got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I ain't surprised motherfucker,I AM LOOKING FOR SPONSORS...'.
In defeat, Phill Brooks stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Don't Know I Could Go Back To WWE Or Train Harder Than Ever Before And Win My Next Fight'.
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Event:
ABW 151 Meat Boy - Smith II
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Ebbitt throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Rodrigez counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodrigez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ebbitt prevents the takedown attempt.
Ebbitt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodrigez walks away with a smile on his face. Ebbitt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodrigez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ebbitt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigez shoots in for a double leg but Ebbitt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tommy Ebbitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Ebbitt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ebbitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigez tries to counter with a clinch but Ebbitt shakes him off and moves away.
Ebbitt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigez tries a quick counter leg kick but Ebbitt is wise to it.
Ebbitt cracks Rodrigez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt moves out of range of the body kick.
Ebbitt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodrigez sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Ebbitt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodrigez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Rodrigez moves into the clinch.
Rodrigez just leaning against Ebbitt, taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ebbitt is trying to pull guard but Rodrigez has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Rodrigez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rodrigez manages to end up in side control.
Ebbitt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ebbitt is looking to reverse the position.
Rodrigez taking a breather here.
Ebbitt is looking to reverse the position.
Ebbitt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ebbitt is looking for a sweep. Rodrigez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ebbitt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Rodrigez is going to stand back up.
Ebbitt regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB#
Rodrigez is posturing up here but Ebbitt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rodrigez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rodrigez has to tap! Slick submission there by Ebbitt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Ebbitt!
Tommy Ebbitt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I ain't surprised motherfucker,I AM LOOKING FOR SPONSORS...'.
Emanuel Rodrigez was interviewed post fight and said 'PUTA!!!'.
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Event:
ABW 143 Arendse - Kettu
Date: Jul 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Ebbitt moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Ebbitt scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Ebbitt working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Ebbitt drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ebbitt seems to have locked his on tight now - Jones screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ebbitt, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tommy Ebbitt!
A pretty intense looking Tommy Ebbitt took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Micheal Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn I Know it Was A Hard Fight Fans, But I'll Win The Next One'.
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Event:
ABW 134 Ali - McArthur
Date: May 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Watkins.
Watkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ebbitt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Watkins.
Ebbitt is trying to pull guard but Watkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Watkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ebbitt.
Watkins misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Ebbitt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Watkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watkins wants to get up but he can't break Ebbitt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ebbitt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ebbitt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ebbitt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watkins trying to control but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Watkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ebbitt's head.
Watkins cracks Ebbitt with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Watkins trying to control but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Ebbitt controlling Watkins's posture.
Watkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebbitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ebbitt pulls Watkins in close to prevent any damage.
Watkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Watkins trying to control but Ebbitt is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ebbitt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ebbitt wants to sweep but no luck. #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.
Watkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ebbitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Ebbitt, not yet.
Ebbitt keeping full guard, as Watkins tries to pass. #SUB#
Ebbitt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watkins defends well.
Watkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebbitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Ebbitt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watkins trying to control but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Watkins slips nicely into half guard.
Watkins thows a huge punch but Ebbitt dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Ebbitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watkins.
Ebbitt is looking to improve his position.
Watkins is keen to just control but Ebbitt is a slippery customer.
Ebbitt trying to control but Watkins postures up.
Watkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ebbitt tries to roll over but Watkins keeps him under control.
Watkins working over Ebbitt with some ground and pound. Ebbitt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#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.
Watkins is trying to control. Ebbitt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ebbitt has hold of Watkins's hands but Watkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Watkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ebbitt keeps working.
Watkins content to control rather than advance.
Ebbitt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Watkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watkins wants to control from the top but Ebbitt keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ebbitt looking for a guillotine here but Watkins defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Watkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ebbitt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Watkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Ebbitt's guard.
Watkins won't allow Ebbitt to sweep him here.
Watkins throwing strikes from guard but Ebbitt blocks nicely. #SUB#
Watkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watkins passes into half guard.
Watkins is trying to control. Ebbitt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Watkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ebbitt defends it well.
Ebbitt trying to control but Watkins postures up.
#T1#
Watkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Ebbitt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watkins pulls his head out easily.
Ebbitt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Watkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Watkins slips a nice elbow through Ebbitt's hands, connecting with Ebbitt's forehead.#SUB#
Ebbitt looking for submissions off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Watkins working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Devin Watkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watkins throwing shots but Ebbitt is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Watkins there.
Watkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Watkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Watkins there.
Watkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Watkins slips a nice elbow through Ebbitt's hands, connecting with Ebbitt's forehead.#SUB#
Ebbitt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watkins pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ebbitt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ebbitt actively working from the bottom here.
Ebbitt trying to hold on to Watkins's head to control him but Watkins postures up.
#SUB#
Ebbitt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watkins pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ebbitt is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Watkins is tapping! Great win for Ebbitt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Ebbitt!
Tommy Ebbitt took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Devin Watkins had this to say: 'I gotta get better. '.
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Event:
ABW 128 Verygood - Murhaa II
Date: May 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Ebbitt throws a sloppy head kick and McCall moves out of range easily.
Ebbitt swinging wildly here.
Ebbitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ebbitt throws a nice looking combination but McCall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ebbitt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Ebbitt. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Ebbitt gets tackled into the cage by McCall. McCall maintains the clinch.
McCall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McCall.
McCall lands a good knee to the midsection. Ebbitt won't want to take too many of those.
Ebbitt is working for takedown but McCall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ebbitt goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCall prevents it.
Ebbitt is breathing heavily.
Ebbitt tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Ebbitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCall working Ebbitt over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
McCall manages to break the clinch.
McCall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCall! But no joy.#T1##CL2#
McCall closes the distance and pushes Ebbitt back into the cage.
Knees to the body from McCall.
McCall lands a good knee to the midsection. Ebbitt won't want to take too many of those.
McCall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ebbitt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ebbitt is defending well for now.
McCall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ebbitt is defending well for now.
McCall tries to land knees in the clinch but Ebbitt avoids the damage to the body.
Ebbitt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ebbitt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ebbitt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ebbitt takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD2#
McCall decides to pull guard.
McCall wants to sweep here but Ebbitt controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McCall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebbitt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ebbitt content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because McCall has locked up a guillotine! McCall's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ebbitt is holding on here and McCall must be using up a lot of energy. Ebbitt has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! McCall gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aaron McCall!
Aaron McCall very nearly forgot to thank Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Tommy Ebbitt spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'.
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Event:
ABW 119 OByrne - Fonseca
Date: Apr 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Turnbull is looking to slow Ebbitt down with leg kicks.
Turnbull thumps Ebbitt with a low kick.
Turnbull cracks Ebbitt with an open hand slap.
Turnbull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turnbull on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Ebbitt gets tackled into the cage by Turnbull. Turnbull maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ebbitt has Turnbull pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turnbull manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
Turnbull is pressed up against the cage. Ebbitt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turnbull down to the mat. Turnbull avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donk. Turnbull catches Ebbitt right on the button with a cross.
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!
Turnbull connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnbull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ebbitt throws a head kick but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull lands with a shot to the body.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebbitt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turnbull.
Ebbitt looks to land a combination but Turnbull avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ebbitt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turnbull is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Turnbull lands a head kick. Ebbitt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ebbitt tries to land a front kick but Turnbull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the body.
Ebbitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turnbull circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnbull! But no joy.
Turnbull jabs Ebbitt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Turnbull.
Turnbull is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ebbitt rather than just go for the knockout.
Ebbitt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt throws a body kick that misses.
Turnbull flicks out a counter leg kick but Ebbitt steps away.
Turnbull connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ebbitt's hands.
Ebbitt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ebbitt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull works Ebbitt's body with a nice hook.
Ebbitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turnbull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ebbitt misses with a two punch combination.
Turnbull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ebbitt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ebbitt looks to land a combination but Turnbull avoids it well.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Ebbitt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ebbitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ebbitt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turnbull lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turnbull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turnbull avoids the head kick by Ebbitt.
Ebbitt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ebbitt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ebbitt swinging wildly here.
Ebbitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turnbull is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ebbitt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ebbitt misses with a kick to the body.
Ebbitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turnbull.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Turnbull scores with a hook to the body. Ebbitt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ebbitt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turnbull is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ebbitt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turnbull.#CL2#
Turnbull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ebbitt, pushing him back against the cage.
Turnbull scores with a hook to the body.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turnbull is pressed up against the cage. Ebbitt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turnbull down to the mat. Turnbull avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Ebbitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turnbull. That's going to slow Ebbitt down. #CL2#
Turnbull clinches with his opponent.
Ebbitt wants to take the fight to the mat but Turnbull manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ebbitt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ebbitt takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull is pressed up against the cage. Ebbitt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turnbull down to the mat. Turnbull avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ebbitt is breathing heavily.
Ebbitt walks into a stiff left hand from Turnbull.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Turnbull finds it's target.
Turnbull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Turnbull thuds a left hand into Ebbitt's body.
Ebbitt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turnbull delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Turnbull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ebbitt, pushing him back against the cage.
Turnbull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ebbitt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turnbull after a bit of a struggle.
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turnbull cracks Ebbitt with a nice body shot.
Turnbull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turnbull lands a right hand.
Turnbull stops a takedown attempt from Ebbitt.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Ebbitt's ribcage. Ebbitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ebbitt can't get the takedown.
Turnbull lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Turnbull.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Ebbitt's head.
Turnbull lands an uppercut.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Turnbull dominated that round.
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#
Turnbull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ebbitt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turnbull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ebbitt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turnbull blocks a head kick by Ebbitt.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ebbitt.
Ebbitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turnbull lands the left hand.#CL2#
Turnbull closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turnbull digs a right hand into Ebbitt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ebbitt's gas tank.
Turnbull scores with a shoulder strike.
Ebbitt goes for a takedown attempt but Turnbull pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turnbull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull lands a jab to Ebbitt's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Turnbull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a front kick.
Ebbitt gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Turnbull counter with a right hand. #T1#
Ebbitt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ebbitt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ebbitt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull stalks Ebbitt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ebbitt's face. Ebbitt staggers backwards, shaken.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turnbull.
Ebbitt misses with a double jab
letting Turnbull counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turnbull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ebbitt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turnbull connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ebbitt scrambles back to his feet.
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Turnbull does it's job there.
Turnbull bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebbitt tries to land a front kick but Turnbull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turnbull throws a series of punches but Ebbitt avoids them all with ease.
Ebbitt takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
Turnbull cracks Ebbitt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt. #T2#
Crunch! Turnbull slams his shin into Ebbitt's torso.
Ebbitt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turnbull can pounce on him.
Tommy Ebbitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ebbitt is looking to land body kicks.
Turnbull lands a jab to the head.
Turnbull lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ebbitt takes a step back to recover.
A solid body kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ebbitt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turnbull connects with a jab.
Ebbitt throws a right hand that Turnbull ducks under and follows up with a left that Turnbull also avoids with ease.
Ebbitt throws a right hand that Turnbull ducks under and follows up with a left that Turnbull also avoids with ease.
Turnbull steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ebbitt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turnbull.
A good leg kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ebbitt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Ebbitt misses.
Nice jab there from Turnbull. #CL2#
Turnbull moves into range and clinches up with Ebbitt.#T3#
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ebbitt backwards.
Turnbull lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turnbull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull lands with a right to the head.
Ebbitt tries to pull guard but Turnbull forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ebbitt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turnbull pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Ebbitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turnbull is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turnbull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Ebbitt is rocked!
Ebbitt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short left from Turnbull.
Oh Ebbitt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull digs a right hand into Ebbitt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ebbitt's gas tank.
Turnbull scores with a shoulder strike.
Turnbull is working Ebbitt over against the cage.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turnbull lands with a left to the head.
Ebbitt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Turnbull lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ebbitt to his knees! Turnbull keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roderick Turnbull!
In defeat, Tommy Ebbitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'.
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Event:
ABW 112 De Lange - Bear
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Ebbitt throws a sloppy head kick and Holer moves out of range easily.
Ebbitt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ebbitt tries a head kick but it misses.
Holer lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
Holer misses with the combination.
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holer jabs at Ebbitt's body.
Holer throws a shot to the body.
Ebbitt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ebbitt throws a wild body kick that Holer sees coming a mile off.
Holer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Holer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tommy Ebbitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebbitt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Holer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ebbitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ebbitt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
Holer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holer stuns Ebbitt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Ebbitt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ebbitt throws out a loose jab but Holer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holer connects with an inside leg kick.
Holer with a nice cross.
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holer thuds a left hand into Ebbitt's body.
Holer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses.
Ebbitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
Holer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ebbitt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holer connects with an inside leg kick.
Ebbitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ebbitt throws a right hand that Holer ducks under and follows up with a left that Holer also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ebbitt is breathing heavily.
Holer lands a nice looking body shot.
Holer scores with a hook to the body. Ebbitt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ebbitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Ebbitt takes one to the side of the head.
Holer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ebbitt at a distance.
Holer lands a right hook to the body.
Holer scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Ebbitt is rocked!
Holer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holer.
Oh Ebbitt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holer lands a nice hook to Ebbitt's body. Ebbitt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ebbitt seems to have got his legs back now.
Holer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holer tries to clinch but Ebbitt moves out of range.
Good exchange - Holer coming out on top.
Holer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holer is pawing at Ebbitt, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Ebbitt's nose. Ebbitt is badly hurt! Holer pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Ebbitt tries desperately to hold on but Holer is relentless in his assault! As Ebbitt receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Holer away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Holer!
Jack Holer gave a mention to XFighter Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Tommy Ebbitt spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vik Vader (ranked 5629 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 7454 p4p, 678 weight class). Ebbitt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX-Ain't No Sunshine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ebbitt has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Tommy Ebbitt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vik Vader! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Ebbitt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vader moves into the clinch.
Ebbitt looks winded!
Vader successfully pulls guard.
Ebbitt being controlled here momentarily.
Vader is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vader pulls Ebbitt in close to prevent any damage.
Vader escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ebbitt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vader has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ebbitt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vader looking for a guillotine here but Ebbitt defends easily.
Ebbitt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Heavy Hitters and BJJ Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader has his foot on Ebbitt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ebbitt works his way back into a safe position though.
Vader working for a triangle but Ebbitt defends it easily.
Vader has his foot on Ebbitt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ebbitt works his way back into a safe position though.
Vader looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vader is pulling down on Ebbitt's head. It's preventing any offense from Ebbitt, at least for the moment.
Vader is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ebbitt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ebbitt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ebbitt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vader throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebbitt defends well.
Vader is looking for a triangle but Ebbitt pushes his legs off easily.
Vader is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vader has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ebbitt has managed to get both his arms back between Vader's legs - danger averted.
Ebbitt wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
Vader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebbitt defends well.
Vader on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vader tries to get out of the position.
Vader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebbitt defends well.
Vader is controlling Ebbitt's posture.
Vader looking for a guillotine here but Ebbitt defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ebbitt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebbitt defends well.
Vader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ebbitt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ebbitt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vader looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vader not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vader had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ebbitt defends it easily.
Vader trying to control the position here.
Ebbitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vader is keeping the position for now.
Vader working a defensive guard here.
Ebbitt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vader controlling the position.
Vader has his foot on Ebbitt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ebbitt works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebbitt defends well.
Vader looking for a guillotine here but Ebbitt defends easily.
Ebbitt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vader is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vader has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vader (2) vs (0) Ebbitt
Vader advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vader (5) vs (0) Ebbitt
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vader is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ebbitt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vader has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vader (7) vs (0) Ebbitt
Vader sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vader's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vader working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vader moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Vader (10) vs (0) Ebbitt
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vader controlling the positon.
Ebbitt tries to escape the position.
Vader not allowing Ebbitt to control his hands.
What can Ebbitt do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vader patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vader has good solid back control here.
Ebbitt wants to escape the position.
Ebbitt keeps trying to improve his position.
Vader biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vader has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Vader looking to break Ebbitt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ebbitt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vader will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vader is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ebbitt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ebbitt for a finish.
Vader biding his time, controlling Ebbitt.
Ebbitt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vader has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ebbitt's body.
Ebbitt wants to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vader is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ebbitt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vader trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ebbitt doesn't escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vader is hanging on to Ebbitt's back as he tries to escape.
Vader keeps control of the position easily here as Ebbitt tries to buck him off.
Further stalling from Vader.
Vader has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vader continues to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt trying to control the position but Vader manages to sink in the hooks.
Vader biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ebbitt tries to escape but Vader has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vader controlling from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vader.
Vader is looking for a choke. Ebbitt gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ebbitt manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vader (10) vs (2) Ebbitt
Ebbitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vader is keeping the position for now.
Vader trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vader takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Tommy Ebbitt was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Forged Steel (ranked 19017 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 7426 p4p, 678 weight class). Ebbitt has chosen DMX-Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music. Ebbitt has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Forged Steel ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Ebbitt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ebbitt moves into the clinch.
Ebbitt looks winded!
Ebbitt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ebbitt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ebbitt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Steel clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Ebbitt
Ebbitt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebbitt keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Ebbitt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Steel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebbitt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Steel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Steel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ebbitt working for the choke.
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ebbitt not allowing Steel to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt has the hooks in. Steel is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Ebbitt passes his arm under Steel 's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Steel taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Ebbitt!
Tommy Ebbitt took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Ebbitt. #CL#
McCoy rushes Ebbitt and presses him up against the cage.
Ebbitt's coach down at Heavy Hitters and BJJ Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ebbitt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ebbitt is trying to break the clinch but McCoy is controlling him.#BC#
McCoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCoy blocks the body kick.
McCoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ebbitt throws a counter combo.
McCoy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCoy throws a right and a left that Ebbitt avoids nicely.
Ebbitt misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ebbitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCoy.
McCoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ebbitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Ebbitt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ebbitt walks into a stiff left hand from McCoy.#T1#
Ebbitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ebbitt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCoy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCoy throws a body shot but no joy.
McCoy lands with a hook. Ebbitt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCoy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCoy.
McCoy swings for the body but Ebbitt moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCoy.
A cross from McCoy lands.#T2#
Ebbitt tries a head kick but it misses.
McCoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCoy lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy blocks a head kick by Ebbitt.
Ebbitt misses with a low kick as McCoy jumps back.
Ebbitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebbitt.
A cross from McCoy lands.
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCoy lands with an uppercut that bounces Ebbitt off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ebbitt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from McCoy.
Ebbitt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice combination there by McCoy.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCoy attempts a counter takedown but Ebbitt avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Ebbitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCoy!
Willie McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebbitt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McCoy connects with a right hand. Ebbitt shakes it off.#ROC#
Ebbitt is rocked!#T4#
McCoy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ebbitt momentarily.
Ebbitt is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
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!
McCoy is looking to clinch.
McCoy digs a good hook to Ebbitt's body.
Ebbitt seems to have recovered his senses.
A left lands for McCoy.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Ebbitt moves out of range.
McCoy looks to land a combination but Ebbitt avoids it well.
McCoy lands a jab.
McCoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Ebbitt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ebbitt is looking to stand back up but McCoy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ebbitt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie McCoy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McCoy throws a series of punches but Ebbitt avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
A left lands for McCoy.
Ebbitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCoy.
Ebbitt looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ebbitt circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCoy digs a good hook to Ebbitt's body.
Ebbitt misses with a head kick.
McCoy swings for the body but Ebbitt moves out of range.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebbitt can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ebbitt takes one on the button.
McCoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A punch combination from McCoy misses.
Ebbitt throws a head kick but McCoy moves out of range.
Tommy Ebbitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCoy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromEbbitt.
McCoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ebbitt is just out of range.
Ebbitt looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ebbitt throws a right hand that misses
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCoy's corner calls for a 1-2. McCoy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ebbitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ebbitt throws a sloppy head kick and McCoy moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by McCoy - just one landing.
Ebbitt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCoy with a jab.#T2#
McCoy lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebbitt misses with a hook to the body
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and McCoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McCoy stays in close to Ebbitt's body and controls the position.
McCoy trying to control but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
McCoy 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.
Ebbitt is trying to keep McCoy in close.
McCoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
McCoy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ebbitt has control of McCoy's left arm, preventing McCoy from doing any damage.
McCoy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ebbitt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ebbitt slips a jab from McCoy.
McCoy with a jab.#T4#
McCoy misses with a series of wild punches.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Ebbitt moves out of range.
McCoy lands the left hand.
McCoy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCoy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Ebbitt looks to land a body kick but McCoy moved away.
Willie McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Willie McCoy has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCoy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ebbitt at a distance.
Ebbitt throws a lazy head kick
and McCoy counters with a series of strikes. Ebbitt will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie McCoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willie McCoy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
A jab from McCoy misses.
Ebbitt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ebbitt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCoy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#KD#
McCoy lands a head kick that stumbles Ebbitt and the fighters go to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ebbitt looking to control.
McCoy prevents Ebbitt from getting back to his feet.
McCoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ebbitt 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#
McCoy has his hands clasped together around Ebbitt's back. He's all about the action.
McCoy trying to control here.
#T1#
McCoy is pressing down on Ebbitt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ebbitt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ebbitt trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy controlling the position.
McCoy continues to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ebbitt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ebbitt throws a big elbow that misses.
McCoy pulls Ebbitt in close to his closed guard and prevents Ebbitt from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ebbitt misses with the body kick
and McCoy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ebbitt thinking.
McCoy lands a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from McCoy.
Ebbitt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
McCoy lands with a nice body punch.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Ebbitt avoids them all with ease.
McCoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ebbitt throws a head kick but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ebbitt manages to avoid it.
McCoy works over Ebbitt's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
Danga de danga de dang - McCoy scores with a four punch combination!
Ebbitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ebbitt throws a sloppy head kick and McCoy moves out of range easily.
Tommy Ebbitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ebbitt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
A big head kick from Ebbitt and McCoy is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Ebbitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
McCoy is looking for a triangle but Ebbitt pushes his legs off easily.
Ebbitt stopping the sweep attempt from McCoy.
Ebbitt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCoy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ebbitt is controlling him.
McCoy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ebbitt flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Willie McCoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
McCoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Ebbitt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie McCoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCoy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie McCoy!
During a confident post fight interview, Willie McCoy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Tommy Ebbitt had this to say: 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'.
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Event:
PFF 16 Leighton vs Steve
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Ebbitt misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ebbitt wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
#T1#
Ebbitt wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ebbitt connects with a single shot there.
Ebbitt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ebbitt lands a front kick.
Ebbitt misses with a straight left.
Ebbitt throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Ebbitt is looking to land body kicks.
Ebbitt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ebbitt looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Ebbitt throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Taylor controlling the action here.#T2#
Ebbitt tries to kick Taylor off but Taylor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Ebbitt defending well.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taylor prevents Ebbitt from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Ebbitt throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ebbitt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ebbitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ebbitt momentarily.
Ebbitt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ebbitt throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor digs a good hook to Ebbitt's body.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ebbitt.
Taylor connects with a crisp jab.
Taylor digs a good body shot into Ebbitt's ribs.
Ebbitt looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Taylor advances position into side control!
Taylor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
My spies in The Shark Tank inform me that Taylor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ebbitt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Taylor scores with punches from side control.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor landing a few strikes.
Taylor working away.
Taylor working the ground and pound from side control.
Ebbitt is trying to control Taylor 's posture but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Taylor dominated that round.
That's time! Ebbitt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Ebbitt.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tommy Ebbitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor moves out of range as Ebbitt strikes.
Ebbitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Ebbitt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ebbitt defends it well.
Ebbitt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ebbitt throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Taylor cracks Ebbitt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ebbitt looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Taylor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ebbitt on the side of the head.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ebbitt scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Ebbitt is rocked!
Ebbitt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor .
Oh Ebbitt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Taylor checks a low kick from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Taylor lands a big uppercut and Ebbitt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ebbitt looks OK. Taylor waves Ebbitt back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ebbitt gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Taylor gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Taylor !
Tommy Ebbitt was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'.
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Event:
PFF 14 - Winner vs Forbes
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Antouro moves out of range of the body kick.
Antouro throws a sloppy head kick and Ebbitt moves out of range easily.
Ebbitt misses with a looping left.
Ebbitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antouro.
Antouro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ebbitt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ebbitt.
Antouro throws a head kick but Ebbitt moves out of range.
Antouro drops his hands momentarily and Ebbitt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ebbitt looks to land a right hand but Antouro moved out of range.
Antouro throws a head kick but Ebbitt moves out of range.
Antouro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ebbitt avoids the head kick by Antouro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antouro with a nice cross.
Antouro blocks a head kick by Ebbitt.
Mike Antouro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebbitt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebbitt feints a jab promting Antouro to slip. Ebbitt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Antouro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Antouro throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Ebbitt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Antouro misses with a head kick.
Ebbitt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ebbitt swings for the body but Antouro moves out of range.
Antouro throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Ebbitt colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Antouro as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Ebbitt is left battered and dazed whilst Antouro and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Antouro!
As Mike Antouro got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want to thank my family and my coaching team for all the support and help they have given me leading up to this fight, I can't do this without you guys, thank you!'.
The defeated Tommy Ebbitt had this to say: 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'.
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Event:
PFF 11 - Po vs Storm
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Ebbitt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ebbitt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chavez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ebbitt thinking.
Chavez scores with a nice body kick.
Ebbitt walks into a left hand. #KD#
Chavez lands a big right hand that sends Ebbitt crashing to the mat! Chavez stays standing though and waves Ebbitt back to his feet!#ROC#
Ebbitt is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Ebbitt has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebbitt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ebbitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Ebbitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chavez.
Chavez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ebbitt will feel that in the morning.
Ebbitt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ebbitt misses with a combination
and Chavez counters with a body kick that stops Ebbitt in his tracks momentarily.
Ebbitt looks winded!#T1##KD#
Chavez sends Ebbitt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chavez is motioning to the referee to let Ebbitt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ebbitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Chavez finish him?
Chavez throws a pinpoint strike between Ebbitt's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Ebbitt crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Chavez scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domingo Chavez!
After the fight, Domingo Chavez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Tommy Ebbitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back'.
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Event:
PFF 6 - Tony vs Cook
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ebbitt throws a combination that misses
and Numagodov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Ebbitt misses #CL2#
and Numagodov moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Numagodov.
#TD2#
Numagodov drags the fight down to the ground.
Numagodov keeping full guard, as Ebbitt tries to pass.
Numagodov 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.
Ebbitt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Numagodov is trying to control the position but Ebbitt postures up.
Ebbitt looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt wants to control from the top but Numagodov keeps moving.
Ebbitt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ebbitt preventing the sweep. #T1#
Ebbitt advances position into side control!
Numagodov is looking for a sweep.
Numagodov defending against the ground and pound.
Numagodov is not content to let Ebbitt control the position.
Numagodov struggling a bit here.
Numagodov tries to buck Ebbitt off but Ebbitt is having none of it.
Numagodov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Numagodov is looking to escape.
Ebbitt prevents Numagodov from improving his position.
Numagodov is staying active underneath Ebbitt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ebbitt 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.
Ebbitt lands with a punch from half guard.
Numagodov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ebbitt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ebbitt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Numagodov's head.
Numagodov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Numagodov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ebbitt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Numagodov taking some punishment here, with Ebbitt in his half guard.
Numagodov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Numagodov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Numagodov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Numagodov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Ebbitt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ebbitt won't allow Numagodov to sweep him here.
Numagodov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ebbitt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Numagodov's head.
Ebbitt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ebbitt is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Numagodov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ebbitt passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Ebbitt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Numagodov is looking for a sweep.
Numagodov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ebbitt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ebbitt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Ebbitt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ebbitt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Ebbitt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Numagodov is not content to let Ebbitt control the position.
Numagodov controls the position for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebbitt avoids the strikes from the bottom by Numagodov.
Ebbitt lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Ebbitt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ebbitt misses with a few strikes there.
Numagodov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ebbitt.
Numagodov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Numagodov clinches up against the cage.
Numagodov pushes Ebbitt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Ebbitt successfully pulls guard.
Numagodov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ebbitt has momentary wrist control but Numagodov slips an elbow through the middle.
Numagodov throws a strike but Ebbitt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Numagodov wants to sweep here but Ebbitt controlling him for the moment.
Ebbitt trying to control but Numagodov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numagodov trying to keep a closed guard but Ebbitt is proving a slippery customer.
Numagodov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Numagodov keeping moving, preventing Ebbitt from controlling successfully.
Ebbitt stands up over Numagodov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Numagodov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ebbitt's guard. #REVB#
Numagodov passes Ebbitt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ebbitt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Numagodov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ebbitt wants to get back to full guard.
Numagodov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ebbitt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ebbitt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Numagodov.
Numagodov landing with the ground and pound.
Numagodov wants to pass the guard but Ebbitt is keeping the position.
Numagodov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2##SUB#
Ebbitt looking for a guillotine here but Numagodov defends easily.
Numagodov throwing strikes from guard but Ebbitt blocks nicely.
Numagodov throws a strike but Ebbitt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Numagodov looking for a sweep. Not yet Numagodov, not yet.
Ebbitt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Numagodov gets back to half guard.#T3#
Ebbitt blocks the strikes from Numagodov.
Ebbitt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Numagodov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ebbitt is working hard here to advance position.
Ebbitt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Numagodov can do to turn this around?
Numagodov is staying active underneath Ebbitt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Numagodov is trying to stand back up but Ebbitt is controlling him
Numagodov is trying to get back to full guard.
Numagodov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Ebbitt decides to stand and escape the position.
Ebbitt swings for the body but Numagodov moves out of range.
#T4#
Numagodov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ebbitt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Numagodov is out of range. #TD2#
Numagodov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to half guard.
Ebbitt is not content to let Numagodov control the position.
Numagodov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ebbitt down.
#SUB2#
Numagodov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ebbitt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Tommy Ebbitt will probably get the nod.
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#
Ebbitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ebbitt throws a hook but Numagodov avoids it easily.
Ebbitt looks to land a combination. Numagodov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Numagodov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Ebbitt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tommy Ebbitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Numagodov tries to clinch up but Ebbitt circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Numagodov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ebbitt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Numagodov jumps guard.
Ebbitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Numagodov is keeping the position for now.
Numagodov working a defensive guard here.
Ebbitt trying to control but Numagodov is working from the bottom.
Numagodov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Ebbitt pushes down on Numagodov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Numagodov is pressing down on Ebbitt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Numagodov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Numagodov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ebbitt is one step ahead there.
Numagodov throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Ebbitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Numagodov is keeping the position for now.
Numagodov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ebbitt looking to sit in guard and control but Numagodov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Numagodov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ebbitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Numagodov is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Numagodov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ebbitt dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ebbitt preventing the sweep.
Ebbitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Numagodov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Ebbitt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Numagodov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ebbitt defends well and Numagodov ends up having to push Ebbitt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donk. Ebbitt catches Numagodov right on the button with a cross.
Numagodov dives in and grabs Ebbitt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ebbitt pushes down on Numagodov's head and hops out.
Tommy Ebbitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Numagodov.
Ebbitt throws a right and a left that Numagodov avoids nicely.
Numagodov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ebbitt circles away.
A punch combination from Ebbitt misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ebbitt digs a good body shot into Numagodov's ribs.#T3#
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Numagodov avoids the body shot from Ebbitt.
Numagodov fails with the takedown.
Numagodov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Numagodov scores with a takedown into Ebbitt's guard.
Numagodov is working Ebbitt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Numagodov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Ebbitt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Numagodov passes into half guard.
Numagodov is looking to take a break and control but Ebbitt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Numagodov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hector Numagodov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Numagodov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ebbitt moves into full guard.
Ebbitt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Numagodov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Numagodov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ebbitt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Numagodov landing with the ground and pound.
Numagodov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Ebbitt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ebbitt, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Ebbitt!
A very excited looking Tommy Ebbitt rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Bear Brawl 7
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Ebbitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prochazka slips a jab and a cross from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt wants to clinch
and Prochazka counters with a straight right hand.
Ebbitt throws a right and a left that Prochazka avoids nicely.
Ebbitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prochazka counters with a straight right hand.
Ebbitt throws out a loose jab but Prochazka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebbitt throws a series of punches but Prochazka avoids them all with ease.
Ebbitt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Ebbitt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prochazka throws a big counter combination but Ebbitt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Prochazka lands a right hook to the body.
Prochazka lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebbitt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Prochazka - just one landing. #T1#
Ebbitt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ebbitt throws a right hand that misses
and Prochazka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ebbitt misses with a double jab
and Prochazka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prochazka jabs at Ebbitt's body.
Ebbitt throws a sloppy head kick
and Ebbitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ebbitt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Prochazka lands with a right hand.
Ebbitt misses with the combination.
Prochazka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ebbitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prochazka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prochazka connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebbitt misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Prochazka.#T2#
Ebbitt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ebbitt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Prochazka counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Ebbitt is rocked!
Ebbitt misses with a body shot.
Prochazka is looking to counter punch.
Ebbitt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Prochazka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ebbitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Prochazka finish him?
Ebbitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prochazka counters with a straight right hand.
Ebbitt closes the distance but Prochazka moves to the side
and Prochazka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prochazka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Prochazka lands a two punch combo.
A big left from Ebbitt misses.
Ebbitt seems to have recovered his senses.
Ebbitt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ebbitt walks into a stiff left hand from Prochazka.
Prochazka darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Ebbitt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prochazka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ebbitt misses with a right hand
and Prochazka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ebbitt throws a combination that misses
and Prochazka counters with a straight right hand.
Prochazka connects with a right hand. Ebbitt shakes it off.
Prochazka lunges at Ebbitt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ebbitt's hand.
Ebbitt throws a poor cross that misses
and Prochazka counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Ebbitt misses.
Prochazka connects with a looping right hand.
Prochazka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ebbitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prochazka counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Ebbitt has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tamas Prochazka!
In defeat, Tommy Ebbitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back'.
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Event:
TGC 13: Lang vs Brown
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Ebbitt looks to land a combination but Dayley avoids it well.
Ebbitt throws a series of punches but Dayley moves out of range.
Dayley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ebbitt connects with a nice looking jab.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that Dayley semi-blocks.
Ebbitt looks to land a combination. Dayley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ebbitt clobbers Dayley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Dayley is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ebbitt Throws a clean left jab. Ebbitt Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Dayley's chin! Dayley crumbles to the ground and Ebbitt follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Ebbitt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Ebbitt!
A very excited looking Tommy Ebbitt rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TGC 9: Rollins vs Glatt
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ebbitt as McGill shoots in.
Ebbitt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGill shoots in but no luck this time.
Ebbitt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ebbitt throws a right and a left that McGill avoids nicely.
A big right from Ebbitt misses.
McGill went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ebbitt but Ebbitt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGill dives in for a single leg takedown but Ebbitt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ebbitt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy McGill has been cut.
Jimmy McGill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebbitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of McGill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ebbitt scores with a body shot.
McGill is breathing heavily.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ebbitt throws a jab but it's blocked by McGill.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebbitt scores with a body shot.
Ebbitt misses with a wild combination.
McGill dives in and grabs Ebbitt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ebbitt pushes down on McGill's head and hops out.
McGill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGill is defended easily by Ebbitt.
McGill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
McGill moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Ebbitt misses.
McGill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ebbitt defends it nicely.
Tommy Ebbitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ebbitt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGill has a takedown stuffed.
Ebbitt throws a head kick but McGill moves out of range.
Ebbitt swings for the body but McGill moves out of range.
Ebbitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGill.
Ebbitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGill.
Ebbitt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGill.
Ebbitt thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGill or perhaps it was just good defense by Ebbitt, which made it look bad. #T2#
McGill closes the distance and clinches up with Ebbitt, looking for a takedown. McGill pushes Ebbitt against the cage but Ebbitt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ebbitt defends well and McGill ends up having to push Ebbitt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ebbitt connects with the punch.#CUT2#
Jimmy McGill's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ebbitt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGill.
Ebbitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like McGill was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ebbitt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ebbitt throws a sloppy head kick and McGill moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Ebbitt as McGill shoots in.
Ebbitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebbitt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ebbitt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGill's hands.
McGill avoids the body shot from Ebbitt.
McGill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ebbitt defends it nicely.#T3#
Ebbitt misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by McGill.
No joy there for Ebbitt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ebbitt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ebbitt wants it to stay on the feet.
Ebbitt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ebbitt misses with an uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGill or perhaps it was just good defense by Ebbitt, which made it look bad.
McGill misses with a takedown attempt - Ebbitt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ebbitt misses with a straight right.
Ebbitt scores with a head kick. McGill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGill shoots in for a double leg but Ebbitt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ebbitt's coach down at The Iron Palace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ebbitt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ebbitt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGill dodges the punch combination from Ebbitt.
#T4#
Ebbitt misses with a wild combination.
McGill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ebbitt throws the left hand but McGill avoids the punch easily.
As Ebbitt looks to move away, McGill throws a big counter combo but Ebbitt just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGill fails with a takedown attempt.
Ebbitt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ebbitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGill moves away.
Ebbitt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ebbitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
McGill looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Ebbitt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Ebbitt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy McGill's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ebbitt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ebbitt misses with the combination.
McGill slips a jab and a cross from Ebbitt.
#TD#
McGill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Ebbitt throws McGill to one side and escapes!
Ebbitt scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGill shoots in for a takedown but Ebbitt shows good takedown defense.
McGill shoots in for a takedown but Ebbitt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ebbitt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ebbitt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGill on the side of the head.
McGill shoots in looking for a takedown but Ebbitt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ebbitt with the counter takedown but McGill avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebbitt throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Ebbitt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
McGill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ebbitt.
A combination from Ebbitt does no damage.
Ebbitt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ebbitt tries to avoid it but McGill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ebbitt to the ground. Ebbitt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ebbitt misses with a double jab.
McGill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ebbitt throws out a powerful jab.
Ebbitt misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
McGill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from McGill there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
McGill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGill stops Ebbitt from getting back to his feet.
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. McGill connects with a nice short shot to Ebbitt's temple.
McGill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ebbitt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGill 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.
McGill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ebbitt blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGill.
McGill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ebbitt is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##ES2#
Ebbitt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McGill is on him like a limpet, forcing Ebbitt back against the cage.
McGill jumps guard but Ebbitt stands there with McGill around his waist. McGill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ebbitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Ebbitt does no damage.
McGill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ebbitt.
Ebbitt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGill shoots in for a double leg but Ebbitt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ebbitt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
McGill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ebbitt.
McGill misses with a takedown attempt - Ebbitt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Ebbitt throws a one two combo.
McGill shoots in looking for a takedown but Ebbitt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebbitt throws a head kick but McGill moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
McGill fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Ebbitt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ebbitt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGill.
Ebbitt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Ebbitt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGill throws a big right hand that misses.
Ebbitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGill won't allow Ebbitt to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Ebbitt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy McGill's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ebbitt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ebbitt throws a series of punches but McGill avoids them all with ease.
McGill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ebbitt as he avoids it easily.
McGill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ebbitt is fending him off so far but McGill persists. Nope, Ebbitt circles away and we're back to standing.
Ebbitt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGill has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ebbitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Ebbitt looks to move away, McGill throws a big counter combo but Ebbitt just gets out of the way.
Ebbitt throws a series of strikes that have McGill backpedaling.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGill.
Ebbitt stalks McGill and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGill's face. McGill staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebbitt takes a swing at McGill's ribcage but misses.
McGill shoots in for a double leg but Ebbitt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Ebbitt lunges at McGill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGill's hand.
Ebbitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGill manages to avoid it.
Ebbitt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGill eats them both and turns towards Ebbitt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ebbitt defends well and McGill ends up having to push Ebbitt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ebbitt misses with a hook.
Ebbitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ebbitt.#TD#
McGill drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGill works over Ebbitt with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebbitt has momentary wrist control but McGill slips an elbow through the middle.
McGill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ebbitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGill chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
McGill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ebbitt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Ebbitt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
McGill has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ebbitt uses from the top position.
Ebbitt sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGill is trying to control the position but Ebbitt postures up.
Ebbitt trying to control but McGill is working from the bottom.
McGill is trying to keep Ebbitt in close.
#T3#
McGill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGill keeping moving, preventing Ebbitt from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGill staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Ebbitt as McGill shoots in.
Ebbitt misses with a wild combination.
#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.
Ebbitt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ebbitt looks to land a combination but McGill avoids it well.
McGill closes the distance and clinches up with Ebbitt, looking for a takedown. McGill pushes Ebbitt against the cage but Ebbitt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ebbitt misses with a wild combination.
Ebbitt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Ebbitt. Those never looked like landing.
McGill dodges the punch combination from Ebbitt.
#TD#
McGill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McGill has knee on belly momentarily but Ebbitt bucks him off and regains half guard.
Ebbitt is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Ebbitt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ebbitt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Ebbitt!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Ebbitt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 6: Kovalskii vs Rollins
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurmagodingdong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ebbitt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagodingdong misses with a double jab.
Nurmagodingdong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ebbitt counters with a two punch combo.
Nurmagodingdong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagodingdong tries to clinch but Ebbitt is having none of it.
Ebbitt moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Nurmagodingdong is rocked!
Nurmagodingdong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ebbitt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagodingdong is still on wobbly legs! Can Ebbitt finish him?#CL#
Nurmagodingdong gets tackled into the cage by Ebbitt. Ebbitt maintains the clinch.
Nurmagodingdong seems to have recovered his senses.
Ebbitt throws an elbow but it misses.
Nurmagodingdong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Ebbitt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurmagodingdong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ebbitt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagodingdong looks to clinch
and Ebbitt counters with a left right combination that sends Nurmagodingdong crashing to the mat - Ebbitt wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Nurmagodingdong out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Ebbitt!
After the fight, Tommy Ebbitt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TGC 3: FW Title GP Round 1
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Ebbitt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pheonix's head.#CUT#
It looks like Lewis Pheonix has been cut.
Pheonix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ebbitt looks to score with a jab to the body but Pheonix is just out of range.#TD#
Ebbitt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pheonix's guard.
Ebbitt is breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pheonix holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebbitt trying to control but Pheonix is working from the bottom.
Ebbitt preventing the sweep.
Ebbitt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheonix is pulling down on Ebbitt's head. It's preventing any offense from Ebbitt, at least for the moment.#T1#
Pheonix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ebbitt's guard. #REVB#
Pheonix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pheonix is looking to work some ground and pound but Ebbitt has wrist control.
Ebbitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pheonix scoring with some ground and pound.
Pheonix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pheonix advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Pheonix has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ebbitt is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pheonix yanks on the arm and Ebbitt is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pheonix.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lewis Pheonix!
Tommy Ebbitt spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back'.
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Event:
TGC 1
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Ebbitt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ebbitt has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Las Vegas, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tatum.#CL#
Ebbitt rushes Tatum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ebbitt tries to circle away but Tatum has him pinned against the cage.
Ebbitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebbitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebbitt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tatum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tatum is looking to slow Ebbitt down with leg kicks.
Tatum feints and then cracks Ebbitt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ebbitt down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Tatum lands a big head kick that sends Ebbitt tumbling to the mat! Tatum takes a step backwards and waves Ebbitt back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Ebbitt has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Tatum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tatum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Ebbitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tatum.
Tatum keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Tatum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ebbitt sees it coming and defends easily.
Tatum wants to take a breather but Ebbitt is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum wants to free his trapped foot but Ebbitt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tatum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ebbitt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ebbitt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatum is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tatum is looking to advance position but Ebbitt won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ebbitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ebbitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tommy Ebbitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ebbitt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ebbitt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTatum.
Ebbitt is breathing heavily.
Ebbitt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tatum lands a jab to the head.
Tatum feints with a jab and clips Ebbitt right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Ebbitt is sent crashing into the canvas and Tatum leaps in for the kill! Ebbitt tries to get to his feet but Tatum is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Ebbitt is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tatum!
A very excited looking Terry Tatum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tommy Ebbitt was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Coffey tries to clinch up but Ebbitt circles away and keeps his distance.
Ebbitt tries to score with a low kick but Coffey moves his leg out of the way.
Coffey moves out of range of the body kick from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Ebbitt tries to land a front kick but Coffey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coffey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ebbitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coffey.
Nice takedown defense from Coffey. No joy for Ebbitt on that attempt. #TD#
Coffey gets a double leg takedown into Ebbitt's guard.
Ebbitt wants to stand up but Coffey is controlling him.
Coffey 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt controlling Coffey's posture. #T1#
Ebbitt wants to improve his position but instead Coffey has moved into half guard.
Ebbitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coffey.
Ebbitt wants to control but Coffey is keeping busy.
Ebbitt is looking to escape.
Coffey prevents Ebbitt from improving his position.
Ebbitt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ebbitt has his hands on Coffey's head, controlling the position. #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.
Ebbitt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coffey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ebbitt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ebbitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coffey circles away quickly and effectively.
Coffey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses.
Ebbitt fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Coffey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Coffey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Coffey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Ebbitt tries to circle away but Coffey has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Coffey jumps into guard, dragging Ebbitt to the mat.
Coffey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ebbitt is controlling him.
Coffey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ebbitt has passed into side control.
Ebbitt trying to control the position but Coffey is working away.
Ebbitt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Coffey is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Coffey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Coffey pushes Ebbitt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ebbitt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Ebbitt is trying to get an arm triangle but Coffey is defending well.
Ebbitt trying to control the action but Coffey is working from the bottom.
Coffey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Coffey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ebbitt trying to control the action but Coffey is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coffey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Ebbitt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Ebbitt has managed to clinch.
Ebbitt looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Ebbitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tommy Ebbitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Ebbitt does no damage.
Coffey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Coffey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ebbitt throws a sloppy head kick and Coffey moves out of range easily.
Ebbitt looks to land a combination but Coffey avoids it well.
Ebbitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coffey moves away.
Ebbitt looks to land a right hand but Coffey moved out of range.
Coffey keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ebbitt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Coffey on his heels. He'll look to pass Coffey's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Coffey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ebbitt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ebbitt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebbitt is breathing heavily.
Coffey wants to stand but Ebbitt is controlling the position. #T1#
Ebbitt wants to control from the top but Coffey keeps moving.
Ebbitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coffey controlling the position.
Ebbitt wants to control from the top but Coffey keeps moving.
Coffey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ebbitt tries to stand but Coffey is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ebbitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coffey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ebbitt is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ebbitt dives in and grabs Coffey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coffey pushes down on Ebbitt's head and hops out.
Coffey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coffey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ebbitt moves away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Coffey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coffey is thwarting Ebbitt's attempts to control the position.
Coffey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ebbitt wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Ebbitt kicks off Coffey and gets to his feet.
Ebbitt fails with a takedown attempt.
Keenan Coffey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Ebbitt.
Coffey throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Coffey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ebbitt, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Coffey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ebbitt to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Coffey pulls guard effortlessly.
Ebbitt is fighting to break Coffey's control of his arms but Coffey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coffey throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ebbitt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Coffey keeping moving, preventing Ebbitt from controlling successfully.
Ebbitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coffey is keeping the position for now.
Ebbitt is still trying to improve position.#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.
Coffey keeping moving, preventing Ebbitt from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ebbitt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coffey counters with a head kick. That will keep Ebbitt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ebbitt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Coffey moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Coffey successfully pulls guard.
Coffey wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ebbitt manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Ebbitt is looking for a kimura here.
#ES#
Coffey has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ebbitt is on him like a limpet, forcing Coffey back against the cage.
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 Keenan Coffey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ebbitt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ebbitt wants to counter with a clinch but Coffey pushes him away.
Coffey misses with a few strikes there.
Ebbitt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ebbitt scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Ebbitt moves into the clinch.#BC#
Coffey breaks the clinch.
Ebbitt throws a nice head kick!
Keenan Coffey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ebbitt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ebbitt lands in his opponent's guard.
Ebbitt throwing strikes from guard but Coffey blocks nicely.
Ebbitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coffey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ebbitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Coffey wants to get back to his feet but Ebbitt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coffey keeping moving, preventing Ebbitt from controlling successfully.
Coffey managing to control the position.
Ebbitt working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ebbitt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ebbitt looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coffey tries a head kick but it misses.
Coffey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coffey goes for a double leg but Ebbitt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ebbitt continues to drive forward.
Ebbitt throws a series of punches but Coffey avoids them all with ease.
Ebbitt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coffey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Coffey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ebbitt quickly recovers to half guard.
Coffey drops an elbow to the side of Ebbitt's head.
Ebbitt is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ebbitt is trying to control but can't.
Coffey 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.
Ebbitt is trying to stand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coffey is controlling the pace.
Coffey winds up and cracks Ebbitt with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ebbitt is looking for a sweep. Coffey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coffey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ebbitt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Coffey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coffey stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Coffey misses.
Ebbitt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ebbitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coffey was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebbitt.
Coffey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ebbitt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Coffey rushes Ebbitt and presses him up against the cage.
Ebbitt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coffey prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Ebbitt.
I think Ebbitt 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Ebbitt!
Tommy Ebbitt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Taylor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ebbitt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ebbitt wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is dominant here and he's now got Ebbitt's back!
Ebbitt just trying to survive but Taylor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ebbitt covering up well under a series of strikes from Taylor.
Ebbitt is covering up but some of the strikes from Taylor are getting through and doing damage.
Ebbitt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ebbitt keeps trying to improve his position.
Ebbitt covers up after that shot from Taylor.
Ebbitt trying to get back to his feet but Taylor is in full control for now.
Taylor connects with a big shot to the side of Ebbitt's head.
Ebbitt can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ebbitt is trying to remain composed but Taylor is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Taylor controlling the positon.
Ebbitt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ebbitt is trying to stand back up.
Ebbitt avoids the strikes from Taylor.
Ebbitt is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ebbitt is trying to break free.
#T2#
Ebbitt is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ebbitt is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Taylor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ebbitt for as long as he can get away with.
Taylor really is a fat lump.#T3#
Taylor gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Ebbitt is really stuck here.
Ebbitt is still trying to improve position.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to his feet but Taylor has full control of the position and if anything, Ebbitt has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Taylor gets his hands free as Ebbitt looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to his feet but Taylor has full control of the position and if anything, Ebbitt has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Taylor is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ebbitt trying to control the position but Taylor manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Taylor keeps control of the position as Ebbitt tries to break free.
Ebbitt is trying to stand back up.
Taylor misses with punches from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor is hanging on to Ebbitt's back as he tries to escape.
Taylor is riding his opponent, not letting Ebbitt buck him off.
Taylor is not going to allow Ebbitt to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Taylor dominated that round.
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#
Ebbitt misses with a combination
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ebbitt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Ebbitt from controlling successfully.
Ebbitt looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ebbitt wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Ebbitt.
Taylor won't allow Ebbitt to get back to his feet.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Taylor stands up over Ebbitt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebbitt can do to turn this around?
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abe Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ebbitt wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ebbitt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ebbitt's head.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ebbitt's head.
Taylor being controlled here momentarily.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Ebbitt.
#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ebbitt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ebbitt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ebbitt throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Ebbitt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Ebbitt throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ebbitt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taylor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taylor in particular looking to stall.
Ebbitt wants to get back to his feet.
Ebbitt tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Taylor manages to move to mount!
Ebbitt trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T4#
Ebbitt is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taylor 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.
Ebbitt wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebbitt tries to reverse the position but Taylor maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Taylor dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ebbitt closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Taylor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ebbitt wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
Ebbitt wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Ebbitt dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES2#
Ebbitt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Ebbitt keeps it at a distance.
Ebbitt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tommy Ebbitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ebbitt throws a combination. Taylor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Abe Taylor has been cut.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Ebbitt.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Ebbitt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ebbitt continues to drive forward.
Ebbitt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Ebbitt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Ebbitt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Taylor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebbitt is punishing Taylor with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ebbitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Taylor manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Taylor.
Ebbitt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ebbitt trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Taylor cracks Ebbitt with a solid left hand.
Taylor distracts Ebbitt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ebbitt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ebbitt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ebbitt wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Ebbitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Ebbitt, not yet.
Taylor content to stall in guard here. #T4#
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.
Taylor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ebbitt looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Tommy Ebbitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ebbitt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ebbitt throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Ebbitt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Abe Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ebbitt falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ebbitt won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Ebbitt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Taylor!
In defeat, Tommy Ebbitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back'.
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