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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Ellis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matt Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Ellis. No joy for Thornton on that attempt.
Ellis throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Ellis drives through with a takedown into Thornton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thornton is trying to keep Ellis in close.
#SUB2#
Ellis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ellis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thornton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ellis defends it easily.
Ellis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Ellis works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ellis is working for a submission of some sort.
Thornton trying to control from the bottom.
Ellis is trying to control. Thornton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Ellis is trying to work for a kimura but Thornton is defending well.
Ellis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thornton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thornton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thornton wants to control but Ellis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thornton tries for a takedown but Ellis circles away easily
and Ellis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Ellis gets a double leg takedown into Thornton's guard.
Thornton is pulling down on Ellis's head to control his posture.
Thornton has a closed guard, preventing Ellis from standing up. #T3#
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis stays in close to Thornton's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ellis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ellis looks winded!
Ellis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#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.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Ellis postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ellis as Thornton shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Thornton gets a double leg takedown into Ellis's guard.#ES2#
Ellis has his feet on Thornton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Thornton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ellis dives in for a single leg takedown but Thornton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thornton has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ellis! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ellis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ellis lands a leg kick that knocks Thornton off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Ellis has closed the distance and engaged Thornton in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ellis has Thornton up against the cage in a clinch.
Thornton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ellis is defending well.#TD2#
Ellis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thornton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ellis drops back looking for a leg! Thornton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thornton manages to kick Ellis off! Ellis jumps back into Thornton's guard.
Thornton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Ellis advances position into side control!
Ellis trying to control the position but Thornton is working away.
Thornton is looking to reverse the position.
Ellis working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ellis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton is trying to control Ellis's posture but Ellis avoids it.
Thornton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ellis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thornton keeps working.
Thornton struggling a bit here.
Ellis trying to control the position but Thornton is working away. #SU2#
Ellis stands up.
Ellis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thornton circles away.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Thornton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Ellis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thornton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ellis.
Vicente Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Ellis.
Ellis throws a leg kick #TD#
and Thornton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ellis!
Ellis tries to improve position but can't.
Ellis struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Thornton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thornton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Thornton scoring with punches from side control.
Thornton misses with the ground and pound.
Thornton throwing strikes but Ellis manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Thornton is looking to regain half guard here but Ellis keeps moving and retains side control.
Thornton is trying to control Ellis's posture but Ellis avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Ellis decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Ellis has managed to clinch.
Thornton is trying to break the clinch but Ellis has him pressed against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ellis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thornton taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ellis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ellis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thornton.
Ellis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thornton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ellis tries to avoid it but Thornton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ellis to the ground. Ellis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thornton shoots in and drives through. Ellis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown but Thornton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Thornton. No joy for Ellis on that attempt.
As Ellis looks to move away, Thornton throws a big counter combo but Ellis just gets out of the way.
Ellis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thornton avoids it really well and circles away.
Thornton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ellis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thornton. #T1##CL2#
Ellis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thornton, pushing him back against the cage.
Ellis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thornton to keep the fight standing.
Ellis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thornton walks away with a smile on his face. Ellis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but Ellis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ellis shoots in for a double leg but Thornton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thornton tries to clinch there but Ellis circles away.
Ellis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thornton swivels and escapes.#T2##CL#
Thornton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thornton has had enough of the clinch but Ellis keeps him there for the moment.
Thornton stalling the fight.
Ellis is trying to pull guard but Thornton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thornton.
Thornton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A bit of stalling here from Thornton.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Thornton for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Thornton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ellis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ellis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Ellis lands a right hand.
Ellis has Thornton pressed against the cage, preventing Thornton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ellis tries for a takedown but Thornton manages to get underhooks.
Thornton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thornton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thornton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ellis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thornton jumps guard but Ellis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ellis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thornton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ellis is keeping busy.
Ellis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Thornton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ellis pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Ellis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ellis is looking to stand up but Thornton isn't so interested in that idea.
Ellis is pulling down on Thornton's head to control his posture.
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matt Ellis has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Ellis pushes Thornton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thornton enables Ellis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thornton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Ellis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ellis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ellis trying to control the position but Harding is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Ellis decides to stand back up.
Harding blocks a head kick by Ellis.
It looked like Harding was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harding takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#
It looks like Joel Harding has been cut.#TD2#
Ellis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ellis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harding is looking for a sweep. Ellis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding is trying to stand back up but Ellis is controlling him
Ellis trying to mount his opponent but Harding defends it.
Ellis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Harding trying to control here.
#T1#
Ellis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harding does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harding is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ellis drives through with a takedown into Harding's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ellis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ellis trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Harding 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.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ellis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Harding preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Harding working for a triangle but Ellis defends it easily.
Harding working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Ellis clinches up with Harding and pushes him back against the cage.
Harding could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Ellis decides to pull guard.
Harding in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harding has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ellis is proving hard to escape from.
Harding prevents Ellis from getting back to his feet.
Ellis is pulling down on Harding's head. It's preventing any offense from Harding, at least for the moment.
Ellis looking for a sweep. Not yet Ellis, not yet.
Harding might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Ellis is trying to control the position but Harding postures up.
Ellis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harding is controlling him. #SUB2#
Ellis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harding can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harding scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harding.
Harding is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ellis controls Harding momentarily but Harding frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ellis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Harding's cut.
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##TD2#
Ellis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harding pushes Ellis off looking to stand but Ellis dives back in and keeps control.
Harding is refusing to be controlled, as Ellis sits in half guard.
Harding wants to get back to his feet.
Ellis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harding defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis is taking a breather. Harding says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harding is trying to stand up here but Ellis is controlling him well.
Ellis looks to land a strike but Harding avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Ellis wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
Harding wants to stand up but Ellis is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ellis instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ellis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ellis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ellis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Harding is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Ellis laying and praying for a moment but Harding takes advantage and regains half guard.
Harding on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Harding looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ellis is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Harding still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Harding has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ellis parries the strikes from Harding easily there. Harding is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ellis to escape.
#T3#
Harding throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ellis looks to move to half guard but instead Harding has passed into mount! Damn!
Ellis regains half guard.
Harding is thwarting Ellis's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Harding decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Ellis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harding!
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Harding is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Harding tries to bench press Ellis off him but Ellis keeps the position.
Ellis trying to control the position but Harding is working away.
Ellis looking to control but instead Harding has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ellis is looking to take a break and control but Harding is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harding slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellis is looking to pass into half guard but Harding pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harding is in guard.#REVR#
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 Joel Harding will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joel Harding's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ellis takes the fight into the clinch.
Harding is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ellis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ellis gets control of Harding's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ellis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ellis trying to control the position.
Harding landing some decent shots from guard.
Ellis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ellis is controlling Harding's posture.#T1#
Harding works over Ellis with some ground and pound from guard.
Ellis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ellis 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#
Harding wants to get back to his feet.
Ellis working over Harding with some ground and pound. Harding looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ellis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harding with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
Ellis gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Ellis shoots in and bounces Harding off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Harding wants to stand but Ellis is controlling the position.
Harding keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Ellis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harding is keeping the position for now.
Ellis is looking to advance position but Harding has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ellis tries to hold on but Harding pushes him away.
Ellis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Ellis is working to get back to half guard.
Ellis tries to hold on but Harding pushes him away.
Ellis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Harding looking to finish Ellis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ellis!
Harding lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Harding unloading with bombs!
Ellis is trying desperately to improve position.
Harding has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ellis's face.
#T4#
Ellis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harding landing shots from mount.
Harding lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ellis hang on?
Harding landing punches.
Ellis taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding moves to take his opponent's back.
Harding scores with punches and elbows.
Harding lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harding has the hooks in. Ellis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harding 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joel Harding!
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