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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Ellis.
Ellis swings for the body but Seia moves out of range.
Ellis lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ellis is defended easily by Seia.
Ellis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Seia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis looks for a takedown but Seia sprawls well.
Ellis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ellis slips under a jab from Seia.#T1#
Seia swings for the body but Ellis moves out of range.
Ellis slips a jab and a cross from Seia.
#TD#
Ellis drives through with a takedown into Seia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Seia kicks Ellis off and gets to his feet.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Ellis tries to clinch but Seia moves out of range.
Seia replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ellis blocks it well.
Ellis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ellis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ellis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ellis defending well as Seia loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Seia misses the jab.
Seia lands a jab.#TD#
Ellis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ellis is in Seia's 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.#T2#
Seia has Ellis pulled in close to control his posture.
Ellis stops Seia from standing up.
Seia keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully. #T3#
Seia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ellis wants to stand but Seia has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ellis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seia throws out the jab.
Ellis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Seia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis shoots in looking for a takedown. Seia tries to sprawl out of it but Ellis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ellis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ellis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ellis shoots in for a double leg but Seia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seia misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Seia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellis was well out of range. Poor timing from Seia.
Ellis moves away from the strike by Seia.
Ellis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ellis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seia sprawls well. Seia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ellis gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tolo Seia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Seia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ellis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seia misses with a wild body shot.
Seia throws a shot from downtown. Ellis moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ellis.
Ellis tries to clinch up.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown but Seia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis slips a straight right by Seia.
Ellis thinks about countering with a head kick.
Seia punishes Ellis's body with a nice straight punch.
Tolo Seia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seia just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Seia lands with a hook. Ellis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Seia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seia misses with a looping left.
Ellis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ellis scrambles back to his feet.
Henry Ellis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seia missing with a left hand there. Ellis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ellis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seia swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seia throws a leg kick which misses Ellis's front leg but catches the back leg as Ellis tries to avoid it.
Seia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ellis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Seia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellis.
Seia keeps the fight on the outside.
Seia throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Ellis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Seia pushes Ellis off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis blocks a head kick by Seia.
Ellis tries to counter by clinching up but Seia breaks away and moves out of range.
Ellis tries a head kick but it misses.
Seia connects with a body shot that sends Ellis's belly button to the back.
Seia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice cross by Seia.
Seia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ellis.
Seia moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Seia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ellis slips under a jab.
Ellis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henry Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Seia.
Ellis moves out of range as Seia strikes.
Seia tries to land a front kick but Ellis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ellis attempts a counter takedown but Seia avoids it well and moves away.
Ellis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Seia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seia throws a chopping leg kick but Ellis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ellis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Seia misses. #T4#
Ellis dives in and grabs Seia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seia pushes down on Ellis's head and hops out.
Ellis wants to clinch but Seia slips to the side
and Seia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Seia.
Ellis fails with the takedown
enabling Seia to counter with a crisp jab.
Seia misses with an uppercut.
Ellis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seia tries to avoid it but Ellis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seia to the ground. Seia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Seia thumps Ellis with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seia circles away.
Seia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ellis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tolo Seia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Seia misses with an uppercut. Ellis saw that one coming.
Ellis moves forwards but Seia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seia throws out a loose jab but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellis fails to land with a series of punches.
Seia throws out a counter right but Ellis avoids it with no problem.
Seia throws a push kick but Ellis slaps the foot to one side.
Seia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ellis dives in for a single leg takedown but Seia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seia throws the kick towards the body but Ellis avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ellis has time to react.
Ellis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seia's waist but Seia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ellis off to one side. #T1#
Seia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seia tried to score with a low kick but Ellis checks it.
Seia scores with a spinning back kick!
Seia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ellis has time to react.
Good exchange - Seia coming out on top.
Seia connects with an inside leg kick.
Ellis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Seia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ellis moves away.
Seia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ellis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seia.
As Seia looks to move away, Ellis throws a big counter combo but Seia just gets out of the way.#T2#
Ellis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ellis.
Ellis moves out of range as Seia strikes.
Ellis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ellis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellis moves out of range of the body kick from Seia.
Ellis fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ellis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seia.
Seia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seia as he avoids it easily.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ellis moves away.#TD#
Ellis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Seia sprawls well initially but Ellis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ellis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Seia is not content to let Ellis control the position.#T4#
Seia is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellis trying to control the action but Seia is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tolo Seia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tolo Seia!
A relieved looking Tolo Seia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Nunez is looking to clinch but Ellis is avoiding it.
Ellis shoots in looking for a takedown but Nunez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ellis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Nunez with that takedown attempt.
Ellis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ellis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nunez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ellis defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ellis misses.
Nunez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Nunez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nunez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ellis looks winded!
Nunez is working Ellis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nunez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ellis's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ellis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nunez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ellis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nunez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nunez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Nunez'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.
Nunez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellis.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunez wants to sweep here but Ellis controlling him for the moment.
Nunez is pulling down on Ellis's head to control his posture. #T3#
Nunez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nunez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nunez has his hands on Ellis's head, controlling the position.
Nunez is looking to stand up but Ellis isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ellis shoots for a double leg takedown but Nunez sprawls well. He's pushed Ellis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nunez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Nunez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ellis napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Nunez stands up and beckons Ellis to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nunez.
It seemed like Ellis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Ellis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ellis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nunez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ellis is looking to clinch but Nunez is avoiding it.
#CL#
Ellis tries to keep at a distance but Nunez has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ellis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ellis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Waldo Nunez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ellis shoots in looking for a takedown. Nunez tries to sprawl out of it but Ellis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nunez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nunez throws a big counter combination but Ellis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nunez closes the distance and clinches up with Ellis, looking for a takedown. Nunez pushes Ellis against the cage but Ellis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Ellis does no damage.
Nunez tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunez dives in and grabs Ellis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ellis pushes down on Nunez's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Nunez. No joy for Ellis on that attempt.
Nunez throws a big counter combination but Ellis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Ellis closes the distance and clinches up with Nunez, looking for a takedown. Ellis pushes Nunez against the cage but Nunez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Waldo Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ellis.
Nunez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ellis misses with a takedown attempt
and Nunez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ellis looks for the body kick but Nunez saw that one coming.
Nunez shoots for a takedown but Ellis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nunez misses with a few strikes there.
Nunez dives in and grabs Ellis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ellis pushes down on Nunez's head and hops out.
Ellis fails to land the takedown.
Nunez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ellis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ellis wants it to stay on the feet.#T2##TD#
Nunez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nunez throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Nunez gets to his feet. Ellis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nunez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ellis as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Ellis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nunez to the mat! Nunez manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunez wants to get back to his feet but Ellis is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Ellis wants to stand and escape but instead Nunez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ellis looking to control but Nunez passes into half guard.
Nunez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ellis has hold of Nunez's hands but Nunez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nunez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nunez lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ellis controls his leg. #T4#
Ellis wants to control but Nunez is keeping busy.
Nunez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ellis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Nunez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ellis defends it well.
Nunez is nestled in close to Ellis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellis is trying to control but Nunez passes into side control!
Ellis tries to bench press Nunez off him but Nunez keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Nunez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nunez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Ellis drives through with a takedown into Nunez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nunez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES#
Nunez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Ellis moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis is trying to pull guard but Nunez has him pressed against the cage.
Ellis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ellis to keep the fight standing.
Nunez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nunez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ellis walks away with a smile on his face. Nunez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ellis tries to land a body kick
and Nunez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nunez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ellis is able to avoid easily.
Ellis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ellis. No joy for Nunez on that attempt.
Ellis shoots in and drives through. Nunez sprawls well.
Nunez shoots in looking for a takedown. Ellis tries to sprawl out of it but Nunez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ellis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Nunez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nunez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ellis is pushing Nunez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ellis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunez's efforts to push away.#T3##BC2#
Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Nunez. No joy for Ellis on that attempt.
Waldo Nunez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunez closes the distance and clinches up with Ellis, looking for a takedown. Nunez pushes Ellis against the cage but Ellis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nunez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ellis circles away.
Nunez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Ellis instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ellis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ellis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nunez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ellis working a defensive guard but Nunez passes into half guard.
#T4#
Nunez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nunez winds up and cracks Ellis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ellis has hold of Nunez's hands but Nunez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Nunez is going to stand back up.
Nunez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ellis is looking to get back to full guard here but Nunez has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunez looks up at the clock and then as Ellis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nunez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Waldo Nunez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nunez, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Waldo Nunez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Ellis shoots in for a double leg but Small sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Small darts in and clinches Ellis up against the cage.
Ellis wants to take the fight to the mat but Small manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Small misses with an elbow strike.
Ellis avoiding damage as Small throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Ellis.
Ellis blocks the elbow strike.
Ellis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Ellis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Ellis looking to score a takedown here. Small is defending well but Ellis drives through and ends up in Small's guard.
Small is wriggling around but Ellis manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Small wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Small manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ellis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Ellis blocks an elbow strike from Small.
Ellis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ellis's elbow.
Ellis blocks a body shot from Small. #BC2#
Ellis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Small appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ellis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Small is fending him off so far but Ellis persists. Nope, Small circles away and we're back to standing.
Sherwood Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ellis.
Ellis looks winded!
Small shoots in but Ellis avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Small has managed to clinch.
Small could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Ellis avoiding damage as Small throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Ellis working Small over with knees to the body.
Ellis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Ellis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ellis moves into range and clinches up with Small.
Ellis blocks an elbow strike from Small.
Ellis stalls.
Small is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ellis is defending well for now.
Small stalling.
Ellis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Small fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ellis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Small.
Ellis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Ellis drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small wants to get back to his feet but Ellis is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Small keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Ellis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Small holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Small is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ellis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ellis is looking to stand up but Small won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Ellis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Small shoots in but no luck this time.
Ellis tries for a takedown but Small circles away easily
and Small counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Ellis gets a double leg takedown into Small's guard.
Ellis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES#
Small wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Ellis pushes Small up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sherwood Small will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Ellis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Small pulls Ellis in close to his closed guard and prevents Ellis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ellis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Small wants to stand and escape but Ellis is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ellis is controlling him.
Small utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Ellis tries to free his leg and advance position but Small is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ellis clinches up with Small and pushes him back against the cage.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Ellis manages to break the clinch.
Small gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Ellis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ellis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellis avoiding damage as Small throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Ellis pulls guard.
Ellis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Ellis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Small postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ellis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Small, into his guard. #REVB#
Ellis is pushing down on Small's leg trying to pass to half guard. Small is fighting to maintain full guard but Ellis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Small is refusing to be controlled, as Ellis sits in half guard.
Small tries to get to full guard but Ellis has control of the leg.
Ellis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Small is trying to control but Ellis passes into side control!
#SU2#
Ellis stands up and beckons Small to his feet. #CL2#
Small tries to keep at a distance but Ellis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ellis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Ellis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Small with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Ellis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Ellis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T4#
Ellis is pushing down on Small's leg trying to pass to half guard. Small is fighting to maintain full guard but Ellis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ellis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Ellis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Small is trying to stand up here but Ellis is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Ellis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ellis throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Small goes for a double leg but Ellis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ellis continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Small or perhaps it was just good defense by Ellis, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Ellis has closed the distance and engaged Small in a clinch.
Small missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellis is struggling to control the position.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
Small trying to stall but Ellis improves his position.
#T1#
Ellis goes for a takedown attempt but Small pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Small with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Ellis counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Small sneaks out the side door and pushes Ellis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherwood Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis fails with a takedown attempt.
Henry Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ellis clinches.
Ellis has Small pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Small tries to land knees in the clinch but Ellis avoids the damage to the body.
Small misses with a body punch.
Ellis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Small smiles and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Small doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Ellis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Small's guard.
Small is looking to stand back up but Ellis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Small. #REVR#
Ellis passes to full mount! #T3#
Ellis dominating with strikes here.
Small is squirming around, avoiding Ellis's attempts to control the action.
Ellis landing strikes from the mount.
Ellis controlling the pace for now.
Ellis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Ellis controlling his opponent.
Small wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Small tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small tries to lock up and control but Ellis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Ellis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ellis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Ellis!
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Event:
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Date: Jul 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Ellis gets the takedown into side control.
More regains half guard, as Ellis was trying to land strikes.
More regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ellis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ellis wants to control from the top but More keeps moving.
Ellis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More wants to sweep here but Ellis controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Ellis 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.
More bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ellis's guard. #REVB#
Ellis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for More on the ground.#SUB2#
More drops back looking for a leg! Ellis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ellis manages to kick More off! More jumps back into Ellis's guard.
Ellis keeping full guard, as More tries to pass. #SUB2#
More drops back looking for a leg! Ellis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ellis manages to kick More off! More jumps back into Ellis's guard.
Ellis keeping full guard, as More tries to pass. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
More is pushing down on Ellis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ellis is fighting to maintain full guard but More has managed to sneak the leg through.
More works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
More goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ellis turns into him and now he's in More's guard.
#SUB2#
More escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ellis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ellis tries to free his leg and advance position but More is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ellis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
More is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ellis is aware though and is defending well.
Ellis distracts More with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ellis working some strikes from top position.
Ellis trying to control but More is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
More has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ellis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
More keeping full guard, as Ellis tries to pass. #T4#
More 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.
More wants to improve his position but instead Ellis has moved into half guard.
Ellis wants to lay and pray for a moment but More keeps working. #SUB2#
More is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellis pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
More is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellis pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rush More will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from More.#TD2#
More changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ellis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Ellis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
More darts in looking for a takedown but Ellis gets double underhooks and turns More into the cage.
Ellis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
More shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ellis as he avoids it easily.
Ellis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Henry Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rush More.#CL#
Ellis forces More back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Ellis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from More as Ellis shoots in.
More has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ellis is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
More gets the takedown into side control.
Ellis tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
More tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
More is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ellis has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
More looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
More is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ellis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
More wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ellis, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
More tries for a kimura but Ellis is defending well. #T2#
Ellis wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
More has hold of Ellis's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ellis seems comfortable defending it but More has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ellis is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ellis is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but More couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rush More!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Ellis shoots in looking for a takedown but Ciocan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ellis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ciocan looks to land a combination. Ellis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ciocan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ion Ciocan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciocan misses with a hook
#TD#
and Ellis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ellis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ciocan's head.
Ellis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ellis content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Ellis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ciocan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ellis has cracked it and Ciocan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ellis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Ellis!
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