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Event:
FCL - 63
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Phintanilyo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phintanilyo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Phintanilyo darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Ellis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Phintanilyo wriggles free and stands up.
Droga Phintanilyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phintanilyo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Ellis drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis postures up and lands a big shot to Phintanilyo's brow.
Ellis advances to half guard.
Ellis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Phintanilyo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phintanilyo is trying to stand back up but Ellis is controlling him
Ground and pound from Ellis.
Ellis lands with a punch from half guard.
Phintanilyo pushes Ellis off looking to stand but Ellis dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phintanilyo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Ellis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phintanilyo is just riding it out for now. Ellis eventually gives up the hold.
Phintanilyo is trying to stand back up but Ellis is controlling him
#T1#
Ellis moves nicely into side control.
Phintanilyo is pushing Ellis's head away, looking to escape. Ellis manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Ellis tries for a kimura but Phintanilyo is defending well.
Phintanilyo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Phintanilyo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Phintanilyo looks winded!
Ellis scoring with punches from side control.
Ellis lands a huge shot from side control! Phintanilyo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Quinton Ellis!
Droga Phintanilyo was interviewed post fight and said 'WHERE ARE YOU TAKING ME?! I SHOULD BE BACK HOME IN DAVAO CITY AFTER THIS TOURNAMENT, BUT YOU'RE SENDING ME TO DAVOS SWITZERLAND!!! YOU'RE ALL CONNIVING WITH MY MORTAL ENEMY THE ICC! BONG BONG MARCOS, USE YOUR PRESIDENTIAL POWERS TO STOP THIS SINISTER PLOT TO CAPTURE ME! HELP ME MAMA! HELP ME!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 60
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Ellis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ellis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stoice sees it coming and defends easily.
Ellis is looking to take a break and control but Stoice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stoice controlling the position for now.
Stoice felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stoice on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ellis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stoice works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stoice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Stoice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ellis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stoice holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis preventing the sweep.
Stoice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellis.
Ellis wants to control from the top but Stoice keeps moving.
Ellis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ellis wants to control from the top but Stoice keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Ellis drives through with a takedown into Stoice's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ellis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Stoice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellis.
Stoice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ellis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Stoice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stoice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Stoice from controlling successfully.
Stoice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Ellis has his foot on Stoice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stoice works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Ellis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stoice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ellis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stoice on the ground.#SUB#
Stoice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stoice pushes down on Ellis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stoice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Ellis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stoice slips a nice elbow through Ellis's hands, connecting with Ellis's forehead.#SUB#
Ellis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Ellis actively working from the bottom here.
Ellis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stoice. #SUB#
Ellis looking for submissions off his back.
Stoice is trying to control. Ellis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ellis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stoice pulls his head out easily.
Stoice passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ellis!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Ellis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stoice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellis fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ellis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stoice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quinton Ellis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis throws a big elbow that misses.
Ellis throwing strikes but missing.
Ellis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ellis landing with the ground and pound.
Stoice wants to sweep but no luck.
Stoice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ellis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stoice's guard.
Stoice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ellis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ellis lands a couple of elbows.
Ellis postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ellis has gone for a leg lock! Stoice slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ellis's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ellis has an active guard here but Stoice has managed to pass into half guard.
Stoice moves into full mount! Ellis won't be happy about that!
Stoice lands a big shot there that rocks Ellis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ellis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Stoice working for a guillotine from mount but Ellis is in no mood to give up.
Ellis is desperately trying to improve his position but Stoice has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Stoice throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ellis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stoice.
Stoice throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stoice prevents Ellis from getting the reversal.
Ellis blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stoice has hold of Ellis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ellis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stoice controlling the pace for now.
Stoice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ellis is looking to escape. #T4#
Stoice throwing strikes here but Ellis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stoice thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stoice avoids the attempt from Ellis to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stoice throws some wild stikes that Ellis manages to avoid easily.
Ellis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gumpy Stoice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Stoice as Ellis shoots in.#TD2#
Stoice closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ellis did well to prevent Stoice getting side control.#SUB2#
Stoice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ellis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stoice.
Ellis wants to get back to his feet.
Stoice throwing shots but Ellis is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stoice wants to work for an arm triangle but Ellis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ellis is staying active underneath Stoice, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Stoice is pressing down on Ellis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ellis is holding on for now.
Ellis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ellis seems keen to control Stoice's posture.
Stoice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ellis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Ellis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ellis controls Stoice momentarily but Stoice frees himself. #SUB#
Ellis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ellis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ellis tries to get out of the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ellis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stoice defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Ellis gets caught flat footed, as Stoice shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Stoice from controlling successfully.
Ellis wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ellis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stoice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Stoice trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoice is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellis has wrist control.
Stoice stands and throws Ellis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stoice grinds an elbow into Ellis's temple.
Stoice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellis keeps working.
Stoice happy to just control the position for now.
Stoice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stoice works to advance to full mount. Ellis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Ellis wants to control but Stoice is having none of it.
Ellis is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Stoice has control of Ellis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ellis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ellis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stoice tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellis throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stoice. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Gumpy Stoice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stoice 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gumpy Stoice!
Gumpy Stoice opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
FCL - 53
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Ellis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Ellis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fjellstroem sprawls well initially but Ellis persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Fjellstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellis pulls his head out easily.
Ellis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ellis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fjellstroem's head.
Fjellstroem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ellis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fjellstroem defends it well.
Fjellstroem has hold of Ellis's hands but Ellis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Fjellstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fjellstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellis pulls his head out easily.
Ellis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ellis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fjellstroem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fjellstroem is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Fjellstroem wants to get back to full guard.
Ellis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Fjellstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fjellstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ellis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fjellstroem's head.
Fjellstroem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ellis. #SUB#
Ellis seems to be working for a kimura but Fjellstroem defends the submission attempt.
Fjellstroem desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ellis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2##SUB#
Ellis wants to work for an arm triangle but Fjellstroem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ellis lands a nice short elbow.
Fjellstroem tries to get to full guard but Ellis has control of the leg.
Fjellstroem trying to control here.
Fjellstroem wants to improve his position but Ellis is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Fjellstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fjellstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ellis is trying to control the action in half guard but Fjellstroem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ellis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Fjellstroem looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Ellis working over Fjellstroem with some ground and pound. Fjellstroem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fjellstroem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ellis is thwarting Fjellstroem's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Fjellstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Fjellstroem felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ellis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fjellstroem taking some punishment here, with Ellis in his half guard.
Fjellstroem trying to control but Ellis postures up.
#SUB#
Ellis is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Fjellstroem has hold of Ellis's hands but Ellis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fjellstroem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ellis is thwarting Fjellstroem's attempts to control the position.
Ellis working Fjellstroem over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjellstroem is trying to maintain the position but Ellis is very close to passing his half guard.
Fjellstroem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ellis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Fjellstroem 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ellis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Ellis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ellis avoids the head kick by Fjellstroem.
#KD2#
Fjellstroem lands a big head kick that sends Ellis tumbling to the mat! Fjellstroem takes a step backwards and waves Ellis back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ellis is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Quinton Ellis has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Fjellstroem! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nils Fjellstroem! |
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Event:
FCL - 45
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Ellis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ellis fails with the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velasquez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Velasquez drops Ellis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ellis looks back up at him and smiles so Velasquez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Ellis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velasquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ellis is still on wobbly legs! Can Velasquez finish him?
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Ellis.
Ellis looks winded!
Ellis with a poor takedown
and Velasquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velasquez finds Ellis's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Ellis flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Velasquez lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Ellis will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cain Velasquez! |
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Event:
FCL - 39
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Ellis slips a jab from Herpes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ellis or perhaps it was just good defense by Herpes, which made it look bad.
Herpes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Herpes looks to throw the jab but Ellis is out of range.
Ellis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herpes throws the left hand but Ellis avoids the punch easily.
Ellis feints the counter takedown.
Ellis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herpes counters with a stiff right hand.
Space Herpes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Ellis.
Herpes scores with a jab. Ellis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ellis tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Herpes counters with a nice right hand that sends Ellis toppling to the canvas! Ellis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Herpes finish him?!#ROC#Ellis is rocked!
Herpes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis fails with the takedown
and Herpes rattles Ellis with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ellis tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Herpes dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ellis stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Space Herpes!
Space Herpes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FCL - 34
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Ellis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haggard looks to score with a jab to the body but Ellis is just out of range.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haggard as he jumps to the side.
Ellis shoots in for a double leg but Haggard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haggard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis throws a jab when Haggard was well out of range.
Ellis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Haggard.
Ellis fails with the takedown.
Haggard throws a head kick that misses.
Haggard misses with a head kick.
It looked like Ellis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ellis.
Haggard with the inside leg kick.
Haggard stuffs the takedown attempt from Ellis. Ellis gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Ellis has his takedown stuffed
and Haggard counters with a stiff right hand.
Haggard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haggard wants it to stay on the feet.
Ellis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haggard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ellis darts in looking for a takedown but Haggard gets double underhooks and turns Ellis into the cage.
Haggard prevents a body shot from Ellis.
Ellis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ellis tries a knee to the head but Haggard blocks it.
Haggard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haggard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ellis wants a takedown.
Haggard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Ellis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haggard is defending well.
Ellis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Haggard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Haggard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short left from Haggard.
Ellis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Haggard scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis wants a takedown.
Haggard prevents the takedown attempt.
Haggard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Haggard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haggard working aggressively here.
Haggard lands a hook that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Haggard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ellis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haggard can turn it around.
Haggard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
A right hand to the body from Haggard.
Haggard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Haggard.
Haggard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Haggard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Haggard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Haggard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haggard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haggard lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haggard.
Ellis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haggard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ellis is trying to pull guard but Haggard has him pressed against the cage.
Haggard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ellis wants to take the fight to the mat but Haggard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ellis tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haggard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ellis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ellis trying to control the position but instead, Haggard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ellis into the cage.
Haggard scores with a shot to the side of Ellis's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Haggard.
Ellis has Haggard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haggard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ellis is working for takedown but Haggard is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ellis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haggard's brow. #T4#
Ellis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haggard avoiding damage.
Haggard lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellis is working for takedown but Haggard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haggard stops a takedown attempt from Ellis.
Haggard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Haggard pushes Ellis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Haggard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haggard.
A short body shot lands from Haggard as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Haggard.
Haggard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ellis.
Haggard lands a hook that snaps the head of Ellis backwards. #ROC2#Ellis is rocked!
Haggard pushes Ellis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Ellis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haggard pushes Ellis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haggard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reubeus Haggard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Ellis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ellis seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Haggard looking for a guillotine here but Ellis defends easily.
Haggard looking to control.
Ellis being controlled here momentarily.
Ellis won't allow Haggard to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ellis looking to sit in guard and control but Haggard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Haggard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Haggard wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Haggard is looking to advance position but Ellis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ellis landing strikes from the mount.
Ellis cracks Haggard with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Ellis! |
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Event:
CCC 29 : Hernandez vs Zapina
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Ellis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Ellis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ellis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ellis working over Bosnic with some ground and pound. Bosnic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ellis stops Bosnic from getting back to his feet.
Bosnic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bosnic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ellis slips a nice elbow through Bosnic's hands, connecting with Bosnic's forehead.#SUB2#
Ellis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Ellis working Bosnic over with strikes. #SUB2#
Ellis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bosnic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ellis.
Bosnic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bosnic is defending against the submission attempts here by Ellis.
Bosnic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ellis scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Bosnic is trying to control but Ellis manages to pass to mount!
Ellis breaks from Bosnic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ellis controlling the position easily from mount.
Bosnic is desperately trying to improve his position but Ellis has a good base and remains in mount.
Ellis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bosnic's face.
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!#SUB2#
Ellis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bosnic has worked his arm free - good work by Bosnic!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis works to advance to full mount. Bosnic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Ellis softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bosnic is out cold! Ellis jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Ellis! |
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Event:
CCC 17 : Francis vs Wilder
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Ellis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ellis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pudzianowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Ellis tries for a takedown but Pudzianowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Ellis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Ellis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ellis closes the distance and clinches up with Pudzianowski, looking for a takedown. Ellis pushes Pudzianowski against the cage but Pudzianowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ellis checks it well.
A good leg kick by Pudzianowski.
Ellis shoots for a double leg takedown but Pudzianowski sprawls well. He's pushed Ellis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Ellis blocks the leg kick.
#TD#
Ellis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pudzianowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ellis is in Pudzianowski's guard.
Ellis cracks Pudzianowski with a solid left hand.
Ellis is looking to work some ground and pound but Pudzianowski has wrist control.
Ellis looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Ellis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ellis stops Pudzianowski from standing up. #SUB2#
Pudzianowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pudzianowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ellis working some strikes from top position.
Pudzianowski has momentary wrist control but Ellis slips an elbow through the middle.
Ellis distracts Pudzianowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Ellis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ellis working some strikes from top position.
Ellis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ellis stopping the sweep attempt from Pudzianowski.
Ellis is working Pudzianowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ellis pushing down on Pudzianowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pudzianowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pudzianowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ellis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ellis controlling the pace.
Ellis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Ellis passes to side control.
Pudzianowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ellis has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Ellis has hold of Pudzianowski's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pudzianowski seems comfortable defending it but Ellis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pudzianowski is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pudzianowski is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ellis couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quinton Ellis! |
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Event:
CCC 5 : Breaker vs Oliva
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
MacnChee lands a left and a right that send Ellis crashing to the mat, dazed. MacnChee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ellis wants to clinch up but MacnChee keeps it at a distance.#TD#
MacnChee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacnChee keeping full guard, as Ellis tries to pass.
MacnChee trying to control the position.
Ellis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ellis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ellis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacnChee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ellis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ellis postures up and lands a big shot to MacnChee's brow.
MacnChee wants to sweep but no luck.
Ellis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ellis tries to stand but MacnChee is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ellis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Ellis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Ellis looks to land a strike but MacnChee avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ellis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacnChee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ellis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacnChee is trying to control the position but Ellis postures up.
Ellis is in close to MacnChee's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Ellis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ellis throwing strikes from guard but MacnChee blocks nicely.
Ellis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ellis looking to pass the guard.
Ellis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ellis controlling the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ellis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under MacnChee.
Ellis is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Ellis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
MacnChee wants to improve his position but Ellis is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Ellis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
MacnChee scores with a body shot.
MacnChee scores with a jab to the head.
MacnChee connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ellis out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brad MacnChee! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Ellis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cannon.
Ellis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cannon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cannon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ellis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Cannon does it's job there.
Ellis wants to clinch but Cannon slips to the side#KD2#
and Cannon counters with a nice right hand that sends Ellis toppling to the canvas! Ellis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cannon finish him?!#ROC2#Ellis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellis darts in trying to clinch
and Cannon counters with a huge left! Ellis is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cannon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ellis from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cannon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Cannon! |
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