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Event:
HFC 107: Cruz vs Dew
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Ellington.
Ellington throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ellington's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Darby Ellington has been cut.
Ellington thumps Strauss with a low kick.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Strauss darts in and clinches Ellington up against the cage.
Ellington tries to stall but Strauss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strauss is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strauss is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strauss is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Ellington has denied him.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ellington fails to land.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Ellington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ellingtons head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellington stalling the fight.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Ellington's head. #T1#
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Ellington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.
Ellington misses with the head strike.
Ellington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ellingtons head.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss tries to work over Ellington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellington has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Ellington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Ellington is rocked!
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Oh Ellington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ellington to his knees! Strauss keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholaus Strauss!
Nicholaus Strauss decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
HFC 103: Bond vs Dorado
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Avila misses with a left hand
and Ellington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ellington looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Ellington misses with a hook. Avila ducked under it nicely.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellington manages to avoid it.
Ellington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellington. Avila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Ellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Avila has time to react.
Avila punishes Ellington's body with a nice straight punch.
Avila is looking to score with low kicks.
Ellington punishes Avila's body with a nice straight punch.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Ellington sees coming a mile off.
Avila defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ellington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ellington with a jab.
A jab from Avila misses.
Darby Ellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A head kick misses from Avila.
Ellington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avila defends well and Ellington ends up having to push Avila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ellington swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Ellington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellington swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila blocks a body shot from Ellington.
Ellington tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellington takes a shot to the head.
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ellington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila crunches a lovely knee into Ellington's ribcage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellington.
#T2#
Avila lands a knee to the body.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ellington blocks it with crossed arms.
Ellington blocks an uppercut.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ellington tries to work over Avila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellington avoiding damage as Avila throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Avila.
Ellington struggles to land a body shot inside as Avila controls his hands.
Avila with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ellington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avila blocking some punches.
Avila works on Ellington's body with a couple of short punches.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avila lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Avila breaks from the clinch.
Avila digs a good hook to Ellington's body.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Ellington shoots for a double leg takedown but Avila sprawls well. He's pushed Ellington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Avila flicks out a counter leg kick but Ellington steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darby Ellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellington is breathing heavily.
Avila lands a front kick.#T3#
Avila scores with a hook to the body. Ellington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Avila.#CUT2#It looks like Darby Ellington has been cut.
Ellington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Avila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ellington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Avila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Avila closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ellington! Avila dives in looking to finish! Ellington is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Avila! |
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Event:
HFC 99: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Ellington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tampukpuk on the side of the head.
Ellington lands a really nice looking cross but Tampukpuk seems unphased.
Ellington throws a leg kick
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ellington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tampukpuk doesn't seem bothered though.
Ellington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tampukpuk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tampukpuk throws a looping overhand right but Ellington ducks down to avoid it.
Ellington works Tampukpuk's body with a nice hook.
Ellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tampukpuk.
Ellington throws a jab but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
It looked like Tampukpuk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ellington.
Tampukpuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellington avoids it really well and circles away.
Ellington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tampukpuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellington connects with a body shot that sends Tampukpuk's belly button to the back.#T1#
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ellington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Tampukpuk misses.
Ellington throws a shot to the body.
Ellington takes a swing at Tampukpuk's ribcage but misses.
Ellington misses with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
Ellington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tampukpuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ellington throws a shot to the body.
Ellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellington wants to clinch up but Tampukpuk keeps it at a distance.
Ellington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tampukpuk's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Tampukpuk, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darby Ellington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Darby Ellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Tampukpuk takes one to the chin there.
Tampukpuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ellington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tampukpuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellington avoids it really well and circles away.
Ellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tampukpuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellington.
Ellington with a hook.
Ellington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ellington lands a jab.
Ellington throws a right hand that misses
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tampukpuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ellington.
Tampukpuk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ellington jabs at Tampukpuk's body.
Tampukpuk ducks under a wild hook from Ellington.#T3#
Ellington misses with a left hand
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Ellington. Beautiful body shot.
Tampukpuk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ellington misses with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ellington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ellington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tampukpuk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tampukpuk.
Ellington lands with a nice body punch.
Tampukpuk misses with a takedown attempt - Ellington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellington scores with a body shot.
Ellington lands with an overhand left.
Ellington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tampukpuk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellington with a jab.
Ellington scores with a hook to the body. Tampukpuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Ellington thuds his right hand into Tampukpuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellington lands with an overhand left.
Ellington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tampukpuk under the eye.
Ellington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ellington looks to land a left hand but Tampukpuk moved out of range nicely.
Ellington scores with a jab. Tampukpuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ellington misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tampukpuk counter with a right hand.
Tampukpuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tampukpuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tampukpuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ellington lands with a good body shot.
Ellington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tampukpuk misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Ellington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ellington throws a good cross that connects.
Ellington digs a good hook to Tampukpuk's body.
Ellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tampukpuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ellington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tampukpuk.
It looked like Tampukpuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tampukpuk throws a sloppy head kick and Ellington moves out of range easily.
Darby Ellington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Ellington.
Ellington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tampukpuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Ellington clinches up with Tampukpuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Tampukpuk is working for takedown but Ellington is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ellington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellington stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ellington - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Ellington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Ellington swings wildly with an uppercut but Tampukpuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tampukpuk working hard to break the clinch.
Ellington has a couple of punches blocked by Tampukpuk.
Ellington throws a punch but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk lands an elbow inside that Ellington shrugs off.
Ellington throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC#
Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch.
Ellington misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Tampukpuk throwing a counter right hand but Ellington manages to avoid it.
Ellington scores with a body shot.
Tampukpuk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ellington scores with a hook.
Tampukpuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellington throws an off balance right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice body shot.
Ellington scores with a shot to the body.
Ellington lands with an uppercut that bounces Tampukpuk off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Ellington there.
Tampukpuk walks into a stiff left hand from Ellington.
Ellington cracks a nice hook into Tampukpuk's ribs.
Ellington ducks under a wild hook from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk takes one on the button.
Ellington misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Ellington digs a good hook to Tampukpuk's body.
Ellington scores with a punch to the head.
Ellington punishes Tampukpuk's body with a nice straight punch.
Ellington moves in looking to clinch but Tampukpuk pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Ellington.
Ellington digs a good body shot into Tampukpuk's ribs.
Ellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Tampukpuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ellington connects with a jab.
Tampukpuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Ellington scores with a nice strike.
Ellington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tampukpuk at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellington digs a good body shot into Tampukpuk's ribs.
A lazy left from Ellington finds it's target.
Ellington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tampukpuk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Ellington throws a body shot but no joy.
Ellington lands a nice shot that snaps Tampukpuk's head back.
Tampukpuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Tampukpuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ellington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ellington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ellington, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellington misses the target.
Ellington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tampukpuk avoids the body shot from Ellington.
Tampukpuk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellington lands a jab to Tampukpuk's midsection.
Tampukpuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tampukpuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Ellington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ellington tries to clinch but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk ducks right into an uppercut from Ellington.
Ellington misses the body punch
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Tampukpuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellington avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ellington! But no joy.
Ellington misses with a straight right.
Tampukpuk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellington slips a straight right by Tampukpuk.
Ellington lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk looks for a takedown but Ellington sprawls well.
A big right from Ellington misses.
Tampukpuk scores with a nice right hand.
Ellington works the jab nicely.#T1#
Ellington is looking to clinch.
Tampukpuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ellington's waist but Ellington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tampukpuk off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tampukpuk moves away.
Tampukpuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ellington scores with a jab to the body.
Ellington lands a nice hook to Tampukpuk's body. Tampukpuk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tampukpuk misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Ellington. Beautiful body shot.
Ellington cracks Tampukpuk with a good jab.
Ellington connects with a body shot that sends Tampukpuk's belly button to the back.
Tampukpuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Ellington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ellington tests Tampukpuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ellington looks to land a body kick but Tampukpuk moved away.
Tampukpuk thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Tampukpuk gets tackled into the cage by Ellington. Ellington maintains the clinch.
Ellington can't find room to land a body shot as Tampukpuk controls the action.
Ellington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tampukpuk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ellington content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ellington lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ellington continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T3#
Ellington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ellington lands an uppercut.
Darby Ellington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tampukpuk is trying to force a seperation but Ellington has the dominant position.
Tampukpuk tries to break free but Ellington pushes him back against the cage.
Tampukpuk wants to break free but Ellington has control.
Ellington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ellington scores with a hook to the body.
Darby Ellington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ellington lands a left hand.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tampukpuk is trying to force a seperation but Ellington has the dominant position.
Ellington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Ellington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Ellington has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darby Ellington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ellington 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darby Ellington!
Darby Ellington took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 70
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Hofmann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ellington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hofmann tries to counter with a takedown but Ellington is quick to defend against it.
Ellington misses with a jab to the body
and Hofmann counters with a left to the body.
Ellington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hofmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ellington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hofmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ellington thuds his right hand into Hofmann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ellington scores with a hook to the body. Hofmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ellington misses with a body punch
and Hofmann counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hofmann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Hofmann. That snapped Ellington's head back.
Ellington looks to throw the jab but Hofmann is out of range. #TD#
Hofmann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hofmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hofmann is trying to control. Ellington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ellington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hofmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hofmann trying to control from half guard but Ellington is working away.
Hofmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hofmann is stalling here. Ellington is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hofmann seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ellington has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ellington trying to control the position but Hofmann is working away.
Hofmann is trying to escape the position but Ellington is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Hofmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hofmann is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Hofmann looking for a sweep but Ellington has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ellington wants to take his opponent's back but Hofmann doesn't allow it.
Ellington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ellington avoids the attempt from Hofmann to control.
Ellington fails to move to back control.
Hofmann is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Ellington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hofmann tries to improve his position but instead Ellington has taken his back!
Ellington just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ellington missing with punches from the back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hofmann turns into Ellington and is now in his guard.
Hofmann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ellington's head.
Hofmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellington is keeping the position for now.
Hofmann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ellington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hofmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ellington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ellington keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Albert Hofmann will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ellington throws a body punch but Hofmann moves out of range.
Darby Ellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellington throws a hook but Hofmann blocks it.#CL2#
Ellington clinches with his opponent.
Ellington misses with the head strike.
Ellington pushes Hofmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellington cracks Hofmann with a nice body shot.
Ellington tries to work over Hofmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Ellington.
Hofmann can't find room to land a body shot as Ellington controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ellington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ellington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellington misses with the head strike.
Hofmann blocks a body shot from Ellington.
Ellington lands a body shot.
Ellington tries to work over Hofmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ellington.
Ellington is looking to control Hofmann's arms but Hofmann gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ellington has his back to the cage. #T1##TD#
Hofmann gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ellington regains guard.
Ellington keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
Hofmann throwing strikes but missing.
Hofmann postures up.
Ellington controlling the position.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hofmann is pushing down on Ellington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ellington is fighting to maintain full guard but Hofmann has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hofmann stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ellington tries to roll over but Hofmann keeps him under control.
Hofmann wants to control but Ellington is keeping him busy.
Hofmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ellington wants to get back to full guard.
Ellington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ellington.
Hofmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Ellington keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ellington.
Ellington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellington connects with a body shot that sends Hofmann's belly button to the back.
Ellington lands a body shot.
Hofmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ellington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Ellington catches Hofmann right on the button with a cross.
Hofmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ellington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ellington scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Hofmann throws a hook to the side of Ellington's head but Ellington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hofmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Ellington misses with a hook. Hofmann ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Ellington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hofmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ellington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hofmann.
Ellington throws a body shot but no joy.
Ellington misses the shot to the body.
Hofmann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellington lands a body shot.
Ellington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hofmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ellington throws a shot to the body.
Ellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hofmann connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Ellington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hofmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ellington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hofmann, as that shot connected.
Ellington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hofmann rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Hofmann scores with a takedown into Ellington's guard.
Ellington has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hofmann is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hofmann tries to pull guard but Ellington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Ellington.
Hofmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellington misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ellington.
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!
Ellington has a couple of punches blocked by Hofmann.
Hofmann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ellington prevents it.
Ellington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ellington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Hofmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hofmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Hofmann decides to pull guard.
Ellington preventing the sweep.
Hofmann controls Ellington momentarily but Ellington frees himself.
Hofmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Ellington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hofmann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hofmann has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Ellington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hofmann manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hofmann is trying to keep Ellington in close.
Hofmann trying to control the position here.
Hofmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Ellington forces his way into half guard.
Ellington is looking to take a break and control but Hofmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hofmann trying to hold on to Ellington's head to control him but Ellington postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hofmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hofmann 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.
Ellington passes Hofmann's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Hofmann trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hofmann looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ellington pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ellington throwing strikes here but Hofmann is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hofmann gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ellington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hofmann is trying to maintain the position but Ellington is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hofmann tries to roll over but Ellington keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darby Ellington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ellington 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darby Ellington!
Darby Ellington took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Ellington throws a low kick but Marek moves out of range easily.
Marek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ellington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ellington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ellington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marek connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Darby Ellington has been cut.
Marek blocks the body kick.
Ellington finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Ellington's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ellington lands with a nice body punch.
Ellington clobbers Marek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ellington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marek catches Ellington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marek misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellington finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ellington throws a right hand that misses
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marek was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellington.
Ellington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marek throws a shot from downtown. Ellington moves away and avoids it.
Darby Ellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Good shot there by Ellington.
Ellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellington misses with an uppercut
and Ellington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ellington finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ellington throws a head kick that half lands.
Ellington 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.
Ellington misses the body punch
and Ellington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellington manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Marek.
Ellington lands with an uppercut that bounces Marek off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy left from Ellington finds it's target.
Ellington slips under a jab.
Marek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Marek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marek throws a looping overhand right but Ellington ducks down to avoid it.
Ellington lands with a kick to the temple. Marek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Ellington takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marek.
Ellington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marek blocking some punches.
Ellington looking for a takedown.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ellington's elbow.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ellington backwards.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellington backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ellington.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Darby Ellington's cut is getting worse.
Marek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellington backwards.
Ellington lands a shot to the body.
Ellington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Ellington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Marek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marek fails to land with a series of punches.
Marek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ellington throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Kamil Marek has been cut.
Marek takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ellington wants to clinch up but Marek keeps it at a distance.
Marek circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellington. Marek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellington misses with a wild combination.
Marek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ellington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marek.
Ellington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marek.
Marek cracks Ellington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ellington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marek checks it well.
Marek on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Marek.
Ellington wants to slow Marek down by chopping away at his legs.
Ellington tries to clinch up but Marek circles away and keeps his distance.
Ellington cracks Marek with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Ellington misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marek! But no joy.
Marek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ellington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ellington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ellington throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Ellington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marek, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ellington.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Ellington looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Marek breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darby Ellington will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Ellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Marek misses with a combination
and Ellington counters with an inside leg kick.
Ellington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marek's head.
Ellington moves in looking to clinch but Marek pushes him off.
Marek moves out of range of the leg kick from Ellington.
Marek might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ellington tries to clinch there but Marek circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marek! But no joy.
Ellington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellington.
Ellington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellington lands with a hook. Marek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ellington misses with a kick to the body.
Ellington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Ellington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marek is leaning against Ellington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Ellington looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Marek as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellington can't find room to land a body shot as Marek controls the action.
Marek scores with a shot to the side of Ellington's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellington swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marek is defending well.
Ellington throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamil Marek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marek lands a body punch.
Ellington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marek is keeping busy.
Marek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ellington backwards.
Ellington blocks a body shot from Marek.
Ellington stalls.
Marek lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Marek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ellington trying to stall but Marek improves his position.
Marek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marek gets through Ellington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ellington backwards.
A hook to the body from Marek.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Marek.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamil Marek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marek digs a right hand into Ellington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ellington's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Marek.
#BC2#
Marek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marek tests Ellington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marek loads up on a big right hand but Ellington slips the punch.
A jab from Marek does it's job there.
Marek throws a right and a left that Ellington avoids nicely.
Ellington tries to clinch up.#T3#
Ellington misses with a low kick as Marek jumps back.
Marek throws out a counter right but Ellington avoids it with no problem.
Ellington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ellington tries to clinch up but Marek circles away and keeps his distance.
Marek throws out a counter right but Ellington avoids it with no problem.
Ellington with a nice cross.
Marek throws a shot from downtown. Ellington moves away and avoids it.
Ellington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Ellington misses.
Marek blocks a head kick by Ellington.
Marek throws a hook to the side of Ellington's head but Ellington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Ellington.
Nice defenses there by Ellington.
Marek checks a low kick from Ellington.#KD2#
Marek sends Ellington crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marek is motioning to the referee to let Ellington up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Ellington is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Ellington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ellington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Ellington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek counters with a huge right that knocks Ellington out cold! Marek is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamil Marek!
Our winner, Kamil Marek, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 55
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1#
A combination from Lake does no damage.
Ellington throws a leg kick which misses Lake's front leg but catches the back leg as Lake tries to avoid it.
Ellington throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ellington can pounce on him.
Ellington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ellington throws a body kick that misses
and Lake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ellington closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Lake counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Darby Ellington has been cut.#CL#
Ellington has managed to clinch.
Lake working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Lake breaks from the clinch.
Ellington tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ellington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ellington lands a leg kick that knocks Lake off balance momentarily.#T1##CL2#
Lake darts in and clinches Ellington up against the cage.
Ellington lands an uppercut.
Ellington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ellington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ellington tries to throw a body punch but Lake avoids it by throwing Ellington back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Ellington.
Ellington can't find room to land a body shot as Lake controls the action.
Ellington slowing the pace effectively.
Lake has had enough of the clinch but Ellington keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ellington.
Ellington has a couple of punches blocked by Lake.
Lake wants to break free but Ellington has control.
Ellington is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ellington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lake.#T2#
Ellington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lake working aggressively here.
Ellington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellington prevents Lake from breaking the clinch.
Ellington tries to score a body lock takedown but Lake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lake wants to break free but Ellington has control.
#BC#
Ellington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lake has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lake scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellington cracks Lake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ellington connects with a nice looking jab.
Lake throws a lazy uppercut
and Ellington counters with a straight right hand.
Ellington moves out of range as Lake strikes.
Ellington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lake.
Ellington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ellington misses the target.
Lake on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Lake wants to clinch up but Ellington keeps it at a distance.
Ellington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellington.
Ellington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ellington jabs at Lake's body.
Ellington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lake.
Some wild striking there from Lake.
Ellington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ellington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ellington jabs Lake right on the nose. Lake blinks but takes it well.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ellington.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellington throws a good cross that connects.
Lake catches Ellington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ellington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looks like Ellington has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ellington throws a front kick that sends Lake stumbling back into the cage.
Darby Ellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellington was well out of range. Poor timing from Lake.
Lake misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellington.
Lake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellington slips a straight right by Lake.
Lake defending well as Ellington loads up on a big left hand.
Ellington throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Ellington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darby Ellington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ellington throws a hook but Lake avoids it easily.
Lake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ellington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ellington feints and then cracks Lake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lake down.
Ellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lake moves away.
Ellington wants to slow Lake down by chopping away at his legs.
Darby Ellington is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ellington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ellington scores with the left hand. Lake knows he should have avoided that one.
Lake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Lake does no damage.
Ellington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lake can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ellington misses with a body shot
enabling Lake to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Ellington.
Lake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ellington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Ellington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ellington misses with a punch on the inside.
Ellington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lakes head.
Ellington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Lake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ellington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lake's hands.#ROC#Lake is rocked!
Lake blocks a low kick nicely.
Lake is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellington finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellington dodges the punch combination from Lake.
Lake seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Ellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Lake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ellington tests Lake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ellington throws a hook but Lake avoids it easily.
Lake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ellington works Lake's body with a nice hook.
Ellington throws a right hand that misses
and Lake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ellington tries to clinch up but Lake circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Lake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Lake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Lake throws a looping overhand right but Ellington ducks down to avoid it.
Lake just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEllington.
Good leg kick by Ellington. #KD#
Ellington lands a big head kick that sends Lake tumbling to the mat! Ellington takes a step backwards and waves Lake back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ellington misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Ellington.
Ellington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ellington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lake lands with a hook. Ellington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lake misses with a looping left.
Ellington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Lake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ellington, pushing him back against the cage.
Lake wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Ellington lands with a light punch inside.
Ellington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lake gets through Ellington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ellington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Lake breaks the clinch.
Lake defending well as Ellington loads up on a big left hand.
Lake tries to clinch there but Ellington circles away.
Ellington is looking to counter punch.
Ellington with the inside leg kick.
You can see that Lake has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Lake throws a body punch but Ellington moves out of range.
Lake misses with an uppercut.
Lake keeps the fight on the outside.
Lake walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Ellington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darby Ellington's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ellington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ellington's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Ellington there.
Lake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ellington finds it's way round the side to connect with Lake's head.
Lake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD#
Ellington sends Lake crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ellington is motioning to the referee to let Lake up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellington pounces like a tiger and cracks Lake with a vicious hook! Lake is down but not out! Ellington follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darby Ellington!
The defeated Cody Lake had this to say: 'Sometimes I have a bad night. It happens. I’m always here to impress and i’ll be back very soon.'. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 47
Date: May 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Ellington connects with a jab.#CL#
Ryan clinches with his opponent.
Ryan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ellington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Ryan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ellington is trying to keep an underhook but Ryan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ellington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ellington 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.
Ellington has a closed guard, preventing Ryan from standing up.
Ryan won't allow Ellington to sweep him here.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ellington is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T1#
Ellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ellington trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan is pulling down on Ellington's head to control his posture.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Ryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ellington trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan pulls Ellington in close to his closed guard and prevents Ellington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ellington preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ellington sprawls well initially but Ryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ellington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ellington controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ellington has his hands on Ryan's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ellington pushes a forearm under Ryan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ryan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darby Ellington! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 29
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sykov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sykov lands in his opponent's guard.
Sykov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ellington wants to sweep but no luck.
Ellington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Sykov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Sykov wants to control from the top but Ellington keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ellington throws a hook to the side of Sykov's head but Sykov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Sykov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Sykov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ellington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sykov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##SUB#
Sykov looking for a guillotine here but Ellington defends easily.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Ellington postures up.
Ellington tries to free his leg and advance position but Sykov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sykov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ellington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ellington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Sykov keeping full guard, as Ellington tries to pass.
Sykov keeping moving, preventing Ellington from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ellington controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ellington throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
so Sykov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sykov looking to sit in guard and control but Ellington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Sykov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ellington defends well.#T4##SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ellington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellington stopping the sweep attempt from Sykov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Sykov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ellington lands an overhand right.#CL#
Sykov closes the distance and clinches.
Ellington lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellington misses with a punch to the body.
Ellington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ellington misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Sykov pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Sykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ellington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ellington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sykov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellington can do to turn this around?
Ellington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Ellington is proving a slippery customer.
Ellington wants to control from the top but Sykov keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Sykov working for a triangle but Ellington defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ellington passes into half guard.
Sykov tries to roll over but Ellington keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ellington trying to pass the guard but Sykov defending well.
Sykov wants to control but Ellington is keeping busy.
Sykov gets full guard.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Ellington is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sykov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Ellington 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. #SUB#
Sykov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ellington has passed into half guard!
Sykov works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Sykov is looking for a triangle but Ellington pushes his legs off easily.
Ellington preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Sykov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ellington defends well.
Ellington sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ellington misses with a hook.
Ellington throws a hook to the side of Sykov's head but Sykov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Sykov takes the fight into the clinch.
Sykov blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Sykov pulls Ellington into guard.
#SUB#
Ellington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexei Sykov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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#
Ellington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Alexei Sykov has been cut.
Ellington missing with a left hand there. Sykov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Sykov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ellington's guard.
Sykov trying to control but Ellington is working from the bottom.
Ellington keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sykov preventing the sweep.
Sykov pushes down on Ellington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sykov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sykov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB#
Sykov working for a guillotine from mount but Ellington is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Sykov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ellington manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2##SUB#
Sykov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sykov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sykov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alexei Sykov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellington keeps working.
Sykov controlling from side mount. #T3#
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Ellington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ellington is looking for a sweep.
Sykov trying to control the action but Ellington is working from the bottom.
Alexei Sykov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sykov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Ellington is not content to let Sykov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykov misses with the ground and pound.
Sykov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sykov trying to control the action but Ellington is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Sykov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sykov, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Sykov!
Alexei Sykov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 25
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Dingle throws a nice looking combination but Ellington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dingle looks to land a combination but Ellington avoids it well.
Ellington lands a leg kick that knocks Dingle off balance momentarily.
Dingle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ellington.
Ellington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Quandale Dingle has been cut.
Dingle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ellington dodges the punch combination from Dingle.
#CL#
Ellington has Dingle up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Ellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dingle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Ellington counters by moving into the clinch.
Ellington lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellington can't find room to land a body shot as Dingle controls the action.
A body shot lands from Ellington.
Dingle looks winded!
Ellington is leaning against Dingle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ellington lands a hook that snaps the head of Dingle backwards. #T1#
Ellington works on Dingle's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Ellington jumps guard.
#SUB#
Ellington is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dingle has his hands clasped together but Ellington extends and breaks Dingle's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ellington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darby Ellington!
Quandale Dingle was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey guys, Quandale Dingle here, Seems i took a big L today, my mommy will spank me later.'. |
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Event:
MANDOWN - Testing 1
Date: Apr 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Ellington moves into range and clinches up with Lovell.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ellington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lovell is trying to stall.
Lovell leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lovell tries to stall but Ellington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ellington looking to slow down the pace here.
Ellington stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lovell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ellington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darby Ellington.
Ellington tries to close the distance and clinch but Lovell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ellington moves into the clinch.
Lovell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ellington is looking to control Lovell's arms but Lovell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ellington has his back to the ropes.
Lovell trying to control the position but instead, Ellington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lovell into the ropes.
Lovell is trying to maintain a safe position but Ellington gets an underhook and turns Lovell into the ropes.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lovell as Ellington tries to tie him up.
Lovell trying to stall but Ellington improves his position.
Lovell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ellington is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jaydon Lovell.
Ellington wants to clinch.#CL#
Lovell moves into the clinch.
Ellington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ellington is trying to stall.
Ellington seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ellington is trying to maintain a safe position but Lovell gets an underhook and turns Ellington into the ropes.
Lovell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lovell stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ellington wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lovell being controlled against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darby Ellington.
Ellington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ellington is looking to clinch. #CL#
Lovell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lovell stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellington stalling in the clinch but Lovell improves position.
Ellington looking to stall.
Lovell taking a breather.
Lovell holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaydon Lovell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lovell 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Glass scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaydon Lovell! |
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