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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellison Jr (ranked 5884 p4p, 583 weight class) and Artur Syrowatka (ranked 4809 p4p, 548 weight class). Ellison Jr comes to the cage accompanied by i aint never scared. Syrowatka has chosen Slash - Nothing to Say as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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218 lbs
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216 lbs
14 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Ellison Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Syrowatka!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ellison Jr.
Ellison Jr is looking to clinch.
Syrowatka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ellison Jr with a poor takedown
and Syrowatka counters with a three punch combo that has Ellison Jr backing up. Ellison Jr nods at Syrowatka to acknowledge the strikes.
Ellison Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ellison Jr shoots in but Syrowatka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ellison Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Syrowatka.
Syrowatka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ellison Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ellison Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Syrowatka counters with a straight right hand.
Ellison Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Ellison Jr shoots in for a takedown but Syrowatka shows good takedown defense.
Syrowatka throws a combination. Ellison Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syrowatka misses the jab.
Syrowatka throws a low kick, looking for Ellison Jr's leg but Ellison Jr calmly moves out of range.
Ellison Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Syrowatka circles away.
Syrowatka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ellison Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Syrowatka. No joy for Ellison Jr on that attempt.
Syrowatka misses with a two punch combination.
Ellison Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ellison Jr blocks a head kick by Syrowatka.
Ellison Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Ellison Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Syrowatka is fending him off so far but Ellison Jr persists. Nope, Syrowatka circles away and we're back to standing.
Syrowatka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ellison Jr.
Despite the aggression on Syrowatka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ellison Jr shoots for a takedown but Syrowatka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ellison Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Syrowatka swivels and escapes.
Ellison Jr rushes Syrowatka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Syrowatka managing to block the knees to the body from Ellison Jr.
Our sources have told us that Ellison Jr has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Syrowatka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ellison Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch but Syrowatka moves out of range.
Ellison Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Syrowatka's guard.
Syrowatka scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syrowatka feints a jab promting Ellison Jr to slip. Syrowatka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ellison Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Syrowatka throws a one two combo.
Ellison Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Syrowatka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ellison Jr shoots in but Syrowatka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ellison Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Syrowatka tries to avoid it but Ellison Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Syrowatka to the ground. Syrowatka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ellison Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Syrowatka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Syrowatka is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrowatka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ellison Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Syrowatka is avoiding damage well.
Ellison Jr throws an elbow but Syrowatka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Syrowatka is trying to get back to half guard.
Ellison Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ellison Jr has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ellison Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Syrowatka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Syrowatka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ellison Jr moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Ellison Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ellison Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ellison Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Syrowatka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Syrowatka looks winded!
Ellison Jr breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Ellison Jr with that takedown attempt.
Ellison Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Syrowatka avoids it really well and circles away.
Ellison Jr shoots in and drives through. Syrowatka sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syrowatka misses with a double jab.
Ellison Jr clinches up against the cage.
Ellison Jr tries a knee to the head but Syrowatka blocks it.
Ellison Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Syrowatka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Syrowatka does no damage.
It looked like Ellison Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Syrowatka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Syrowatka throws a head kick but Ellison Jr moves out of range.
Syrowatka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch up but Syrowatka circles away and keeps his distance.
Ellison Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Syrowatka as he jumps to the side.
As Ellison Jr backs off Syrowatka throws a huge counter combo but Ellison Jr manages to avoid it all.
Ellison Jr shoots in and drives through. Syrowatka sprawls well.
Ellison Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Syrowatka tries to avoid it but Ellison Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Syrowatka to the ground. Syrowatka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ellison Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syrowatka connects with a leg kick. Ellison Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Syrowatka throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellison Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ellison Jr wants to clinch up but Syrowatka keeps it at a distance.
Syrowatka throws a body kick that misses.
Syrowatka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ellison Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrowatka fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ellison Jr.
Artur Syrowatka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellison Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Syrowatka circles away.
Syrowatka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ellison Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Syrowatka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Syrowatka digs a good hook to Ellison Jr's body.
Syrowatka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ellison Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Syrowatka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ellison Jr is looking to clinch.
Syrowatka gets tackled into the cage by Ellison Jr. Ellison Jr maintains the clinch.
Syrowatka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ellison Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Syrowatka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Syrowatka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Ellison Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellison Jr moves in looking to clinch but Syrowatka pushes him off.
Ellison Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Syrowatka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Syrowatka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Artur Syrowatka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syrowatka connects with a body shot that sends Ellison Jr's belly button to the back.
Ellison Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Syrowatka blocks the low kick.
Syrowatka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ellison Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Syrowatka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr blocks the body kick.
Syrowatka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Syrowatka misses with a head kick.
Syrowatka misses with a double jab.
Ellison Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Syrowatka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ellison Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Syrowatka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Syrowatka misses with a series of wild punches.
Ellison Jr moves in looking to clinch but Syrowatka pushes him off.
Ellison Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Syrowatka throws a counter combo.
Syrowatka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ellison Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Syrowatka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syrowatka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ellison Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Syrowatka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Ellison Jr backs off Syrowatka throws a huge counter combo but Ellison Jr manages to avoid it all.
Syrowatka swats away the attempt to clinch by Ellison Jr.
Ellison Jr goes for a double leg but Syrowatka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Syrowatka continues to drive forward.
Syrowatka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ellison Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Syrowatka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ellison Jr moves in looking to clinch but Syrowatka pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Syrowatka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syrowatka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Syrowatka duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellison Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellison Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Syrowatka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Syrowatka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Syrowatka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syrowatka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Syrowatka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Syrowatka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ellison Jr gets a clinch.
Ellison Jr manages to break the clinch.
Ellison Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Syrowatka circles away.
Ellison Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Syrowatka sprawls well. Syrowatka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ellison Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellison Jr misses with a body kick.
Ellison Jr looks to land a body kick but Syrowatka moved away.
Syrowatka fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrowatka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ellison Jr eats them both and turns towards Syrowatka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ellison Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Syrowatka counters with a nice uppercut.
Syrowatka throws a combination that misses
and Ellison Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Syrowatka didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellison Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrowatka is looking to stand up but Ellison Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Ellison Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syrowatka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Syrowatka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ellison Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Syrowatka's head.
Ellison Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Ellison Jr trying to control but Syrowatka is working from the bottom.
Ellison Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Syrowatka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ellison Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Syrowatka controlling Ellison Jr's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anthony Ellison Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syrowatka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Syrowatka swats away the attempt to clinch by Ellison Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch there but Syrowatka circles away.
Ellison Jr is looking to clinch but Syrowatka is avoiding it.
Syrowatka scores with a one two! Ellison Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ellison Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Syrowatka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Syrowatka scores with a body shot.
Syrowatka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Syrowatka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Syrowatka moves out of range of the body kick.
Ellison Jr moves in looking to clinch but Syrowatka pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Syrowatka as he connects with a hook.
Ellison Jr clinches up with Syrowatka and pushes him back against the cage.
Ellison Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch but Syrowatka moves out of range.
Ellison Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellison Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Syrowatka.
Ellison Jr throws the kick towards the body but Syrowatka avoids it.
Syrowatka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Syrowatka throws a series of punches but Ellison Jr avoids them all with ease.
Syrowatka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ellison Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Syrowatka breaks away and moves out of range.
Ellison Jr moves into the clinch.
Ellison Jr keeps control of Syrowatka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Artur Syrowatka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ellison Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Syrowatka is defending well for now.
Syrowatka managing to block the knees to the body from Ellison Jr.
Ellison Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Syrowatka is defending well for now.
Syrowatka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ellison Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Syrowatka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Syrowatka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Syrowatka!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Artur Syrowatka waved his t-shirt featuring RAGS of a RONIN's logo in front of the cameras.
Anthony Ellison Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'we'll get him next time'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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