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Event:
SyFi 87
Date: Aug 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Elliot throws a hook but Limbtwister avoids it easily.
Elliot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elliot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elliot throwing a counter right hand but Limbtwister manages to avoid it.
Elliot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Limbtwister fails with the takedown.
Elliot is looking for a counter combo.
Elliot scores with a jab.
Elliot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Limbtwister.
Limbtwister misses the shot to the body.
Limbtwister misses the shot to the body.
Elliot is looking to counter punch.
Limbtwister shoots in for a double leg but Elliot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elliot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Limbtwister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister throws a body punch but Elliot moves out of range.
Ben Elliot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limbtwister throws an overhand right that lands on Elliot's shoulder, as Elliot tries to avoid the shot.
Limbtwister shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elliot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ben Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazerus Limbtwister.
Limbtwister throws a jab but it's blocked by Elliot. #T1#
Limbtwister closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elliot circles away.
Elliot throws a jab but it's blocked by Limbtwister.
Limbtwister moves out of range of the strikes.
Elliot takes a swing at Limbtwister's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Elliot.
Limbtwister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elliot.
Elliot slips a jab from Limbtwister.
Elliot misses with a double jab.
Elliot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Limbtwister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Limbtwister misses with an uppercut
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Limbtwister looks to land a right hand but Elliot moved out of range.#TD2#
Limbtwister scores with a takedown into Elliot's guard.
Limbtwister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elliot is keeping the position for now.
Limbtwister works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Limbtwister is looking to advance position but Elliot won't allow it.
Limbtwister wants to take a breather but Elliot is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Elliot pushes Limbtwister off, looking to escape but Limbtwister dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Elliot is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lazerus Limbtwister!
After winning the bout, Lazerus Limbtwister thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SyFi 78
Date: Jul 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Elliot misses with a hook.
RestInPiece tries to clinch
and Elliot counters with a three punch combo that has RestInPiece backing up. RestInPiece nods at Elliot to acknowledge the strikes.
RestInPiece dives in and grabs Elliot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elliot pushes down on RestInPiece's head and hops out.
Elliot misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Elliot misses.
Ben Elliot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elliot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
RestInPiece steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elliot.
Elliot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elliot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NYC Alpha (Conditioning and Sparring Gym) in the buildup to the fight.
Elliot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but RestInPiece moves away.
RestInPiece misses with a body punch
and RestInPiece takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
RestInPiece moves into the clinch successfully.
RestInPiece is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elliot is defending well.
Elliot scores with a shot to the side of RestInPiece's head.
Elliot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elliot is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Elliot.
#T1#
Elliot swings wildly with an uppercut but RestInPiece uses good head movement to avoid it.
RestInPiece prevents Elliot from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
RestInPiece jumps guard.
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but RestInPiece is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RestInPiece looking for a sweep. Not yet RestInPiece, not yet.
Elliot trying to stand up but can't free himself from RestInPiece's guard.
Elliot trying to control but RestInPiece is working from the bottom.
RestInPiece is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Elliot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Elliot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Elliot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elliot stops RestInPiece from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
RestInPiece keeping moving, preventing Elliot from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elliot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elliot throws a looping overhand right but RestInPiece ducks down to avoid it.
Elliot scores with a sloppy right hand. RestInPiece should have avoided that one.
Elliot misses with a hook.#CL2#
Elliot gets tackled into the cage by RestInPiece. RestInPiece maintains the clinch.
RestInPiece throws a head punch that misses.
RestInPiece blocks a punch to the side of the head.
RestInPiece misses with a punch on the inside.
RestInPiece trying to stall but Elliot improves his position.
RestInPiece is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ben Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Machiavelli RestInPiece.
Elliot gets underhooks to prevent RestInPiece's takedown attempt.
RestInPiece lands an uppercut.
RestInPiece goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elliot is trying to push RestInPiece away but RestInPiece has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##BC2#
RestInPiece escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elliot lands with an uppercut that bounces RestInPiece off the cage and back into range.
RestInPiece ducks under a wild hook from Elliot.
Elliot throws a nice looking combination but RestInPiece bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
RestInPiece tries to close the distance and clinch but Elliot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
RestInPiece fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Elliot misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elliot.
RestInPiece takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Elliot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
RestInPiece tries to counter with a clinch but Elliot shakes him off and moves away.
Elliot misses the jab.
RestInPiece steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elliot.
Elliot misses with a few strikes there.
Ben Elliot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
RestInPiece tries to clinch there but Elliot circles away.
Elliot looks to land a left hand but RestInPiece moved out of range nicely.
RestInPiece staying out of range there.
RestInPiece shoots in but Elliot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Elliot loads up on a big right hand but RestInPiece slips the punch.
RestInPiece tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elliot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
RestInPiece gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elliot tries to break free but RestInPiece pushes him back against the cage.
RestInPiece is trying to stall.
Elliot has had enough of the clinch but RestInPiece keeps him there for the moment.
RestInPiece keeps control of Elliot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elliot gets through RestInPiece's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Elliot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Elliot misses the jab.#CL2#
RestInPiece darts in and clinches Elliot up against the cage.
RestInPiece misses with a punch to the body.
Elliot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
RestInPiece is looking for a takedown.
Elliot scores with a nice hook to the head.
RestInPiece is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Elliot tries to break free but RestInPiece pushes him back against the cage.
Elliot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elliot wants to get back to striking at distance but RestInPiece won't allow it.
RestInPiece keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elliot's efforts to push away.
RestInPiece swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot wants to break free but RestInPiece has control.
RestInPiece lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
RestInPiece pulls guard. #ES2#
RestInPiece has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Elliot has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
RestInPiece blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elliot is trying to force a seperation but RestInPiece has the dominant position.#T1#
RestInPiece lands with a left to the head.
Elliot prevents the takedown attempt.
Ben Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Machiavelli RestInPiece.
A frustrated look appears on Elliot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Elliot.
RestInPiece keeps control of Elliot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elliot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elliot prevents a body shot from RestInPiece.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
RestInPiece wants to take the fight to the mat but Elliot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
RestInPiece manages to break the clinch.
Elliot scores with a hook to the body. RestInPiece takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
RestInPiece slips a jab from Elliot.
RestInPiece is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Elliot misses the target.#CL2#
RestInPiece moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Elliot manages to break the clinch.
RestInPiece throws a hook to the side of Elliot's head but Elliot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
RestInPiece slips under a jab from Elliot.
Elliot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elliot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ben Elliot is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
RestInPiece darts in and clinches Elliot up against the cage.
RestInPiece is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elliot is defending well.
Elliot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machiavelli RestInPiece seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
RestInPiece tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
RestInPiece manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Elliot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that RestInPiece can do to turn this around?
Elliot trying to control but RestInPiece is working from the bottom.
Elliot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elliot looking to sit in guard and control but RestInPiece gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Elliot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
RestInPiece stopping the sweep attempt from Elliot.
Elliot looking to control.
RestInPiece won't allow Elliot to sweep him here. #SU2#
RestInPiece stands up from Elliot's guard - RestInPiece perhaps looking for a knockout.
Elliot looks to land a left hand but RestInPiece moved out of range nicely.
RestInPiece bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elliot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. RestInPiece sees it coming and avoids it easily.
RestInPiece drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Elliot defends it well.
Elliot catches RestInPiece with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
RestInPiece slips a straight right by Elliot.
RestInPiece steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elliot.
RestInPiece keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elliot.
RestInPiece steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elliot.
RestInPiece tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elliot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elliot misses with an uppercut.
RestInPiece takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elliot missing with a left hand there. RestInPiece was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elliot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from RestInPiece.
Elliot throws a right and a left that RestInPiece avoids nicely. #CL2#
RestInPiece instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Elliot will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Elliot misses with a looping right.
Elliot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
RestInPiece lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Elliot misses with a wild combination.
RestInPiece wants to counter the offense by Elliot and move into the clinch position.
Elliot throws a shot from downtown. RestInPiece moves away and avoids it.
RestInPiece steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elliot.#CL2#
RestInPiece clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as RestInPiece takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Elliot tries to break free but RestInPiece pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot takes a shot to the head.
Elliot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elliot misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
RestInPiece successfully pulls guard.
Elliot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elliot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for RestInPiece on the ground.#T1#
RestInPiece is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Elliot trying to control but RestInPiece is working from the bottom.
RestInPiece being controlled here, momentarily.
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but RestInPiece is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elliot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elliot wants to control from the top but RestInPiece keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
RestInPiece moves out of range as Elliot strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for RestInPiece.#CL2#
RestInPiece moves into the clinch.
RestInPiece blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, RestInPiece creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Ben Elliot has been cut.
A short right from RestInPiece.
RestInPiece is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elliot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
RestInPiece lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Elliot is rocked!#TD2#
RestInPiece jumps guard and drags Elliot to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oh Elliot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
RestInPiece is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elliot defends well.
Elliot seems to have got his legs back now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Elliot here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but RestInPiece is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
RestInPiece is looking to stand up but Elliot isn't so interested in that idea.
RestInPiece keeping full guard, as Elliot tries to pass.
Elliot is looking to pass into half guard but RestInPiece pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now RestInPiece is in guard.#REVB#
RestInPiece postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elliot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elliot wants to sweep here but RestInPiece controlling him for the moment.
Elliot wants to improve his position but instead RestInPiece has moved into half guard.
#SU2#
RestInPiece decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
RestInPiece ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
RestInPiece steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elliot.
RestInPiece tries to clinch but Elliot is having none of it.
RestInPiece walks into a left hand.
Elliot throws out a loose jab but RestInPiece uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elliot sets himself, and RestInPiece steps forward looking for the clinch! Elliot avoids it this time.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
RestInPiece lands a hook to the side of the head.
RestInPiece tries to work over Elliot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
RestInPiece lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Elliot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RestInPiece shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elliot sprawls well. Elliot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RestInPiece gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machiavelli RestInPiece comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Elliot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Elliot!
A very excited looking Ben Elliot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SyFi 68
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
RestInPiece misses with a looping left.
Elliot sizes up RestInPiece with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Elliot misses with a wild body shot.
Elliot misses with a straight right.
RestInPiece wants to clinch.
Elliot scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Elliot misses.
RestInPiece is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
RestInPiece moves out of range as Elliot strikes.#CL2#
RestInPiece drives through and clinches with Elliot against the cage.
RestInPiece holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Elliot lands a right hand that snaps the head of RestInPiece backwards.
Elliot swings wildly with an uppercut but RestInPiece uses good head movement to avoid it.
RestInPiece goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elliot prevents it.
Elliot trying to stall but RestInPiece improves his position.
RestInPiece stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
RestInPiece keeps control of Elliot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elliot.
RestInPiece is trying to pull guard but Elliot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elliot is trying to push RestInPiece away but RestInPiece has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Elliot is trying to break free.
Elliot misses with a punch on the inside.
RestInPiece lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elliot backwards.
RestInPiece lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
RestInPiece lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elliot backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as RestInPiece takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from RestInPiece as the two fighters clinch.
Elliot is breathing heavily.#T2#
Elliot can't break the clinch.
RestInPiece content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
RestInPiece breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
RestInPiece fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elliot, pushing him back against the cage.
RestInPiece has Elliot pressed against the cage, preventing Elliot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
RestInPiece taking a breather.
Elliot tries to circle away but RestInPiece has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
RestInPiece pulls guard successfully.
Elliot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elliot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Elliot wants to control from the top but RestInPiece keeps moving.
Elliot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but RestInPiece is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elliot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. RestInPiece is keeping the position for now.
RestInPiece has control of Elliot's left arm, preventing Elliot from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Elliot with a nice head shot there.
RestInPiece wants to stand but Elliot is controlling the position.
RestInPiece will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
RestInPiece uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elliot.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A swing and a miss from Elliot.
RestInPiece tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
Elliot misses with a hook to the body
and RestInPiece counters with a nice low kick that buckles Elliot's knee momentarily.
Elliot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
RestInPiece fails with a takedown attempt.
Elliot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ben Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Machiavelli RestInPiece.
RestInPiece slips under a jab.
Elliot sets himself, and RestInPiece steps forward looking for the clinch! Elliot avoids it this time.#CL2#
RestInPiece closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
RestInPiece slows down the pace here.
RestInPiece keeps control of Elliot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elliot misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Machiavelli RestInPiece will probably get the nod.
That's time! Elliot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Elliot throws a body shot but no joy.
Elliot looks to throw the jab but RestInPiece is out of range.
RestInPiece wants to counter with a clinch but Elliot pushes him away.
RestInPiece defending well as Elliot loads up on a big left hand.
RestInPiece misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elliot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
RestInPiece tries to close the distance and clinch but Elliot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
RestInPiece shoots in looking for a takedown. Elliot tries to sprawl out of it but RestInPiece keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elliot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
RestInPiece moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
RestInPiece working aggressively here.
RestInPiece tries to work over Elliot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
RestInPiece makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
RestInPiece keeps control of Elliot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
RestInPiece stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
RestInPiece wants a takedown.
RestInPiece working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Ben Elliot has been cut.
Elliot tries to break the clinch but RestInPiece is controlling the position.
Elliot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elliot tries to break free but RestInPiece pushes him back against the cage.
Elliot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elliot is trying to force a seperation but RestInPiece has the dominant position.
Elliot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elliot tries to break the clinch but RestInPiece is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Elliot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Elliot takes a shot to the head.
Elliot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elliot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
RestInPiece throws a punch but it's blocked by Elliot.
A nice left hand lands by Elliot.
RestInPiece throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elliots head. #T2#
Elliot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
RestInPiece leaning his opponent against the cage.
Elliot is looking to break free of the clinch but RestInPiece has double underhooks.
Elliot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
RestInPiece blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
RestInPiece has Elliot pressed against the cage, preventing Elliot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
RestInPiece is looking to control Elliot's arms but Elliot gets an underhook and turns him. Now RestInPiece has his back to the cage.
RestInPiece holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machiavelli RestInPiece seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
RestInPiece tries to pull guard but Elliot won't allow it.
Ben Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Machiavelli RestInPiece.
Nice body punch from RestInPiece.
RestInPiece is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Elliot is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Machiavelli RestInPiece.#CL2#
RestInPiece gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
RestInPiece lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elliot stalling in the clinch but RestInPiece improves position.
RestInPiece's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Elliot blocks a body shot from RestInPiece.
Elliot is trying to force a seperation but RestInPiece has the dominant position.
RestInPiece has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from RestInPiece.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
RestInPiece drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on RestInPiece - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
RestInPiece lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as RestInPiece takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Elliot is trying to push RestInPiece away but RestInPiece has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on RestInPiece - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by RestInPiece. #T4#
Elliot is pressed up against the cage. RestInPiece has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elliot down to the mat. Elliot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
RestInPiece shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elliot defends it nicely.
RestInPiece keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elliot.
Elliot throws a hook but RestInPiece avoids it easily.
RestInPiece moves in looking to clinch but Elliot pushes him off.#CL2#
RestInPiece gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Elliot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but RestInPiece has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elliot working hard to break the clinch.
Elliot is trying to push RestInPiece away but RestInPiece has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Elliot tries to break the clinch but RestInPiece is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Elliot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of RestInPiece backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machiavelli RestInPiece showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Elliot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Elliot misses.
RestInPiece bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elliot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elliot throws a shot from downtown. RestInPiece moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elliot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
RestInPiece uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elliot.
RestInPiece doesn't manage to clinch there - Elliot circles away.
Elliot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but RestInPiece was well out of range. Poor timing from Elliot.
RestInPiece is looking to clinch but Elliot is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RestInPiece uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elliot.
Nice jab there from Elliot.
Elliot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
RestInPiece scores with a leg kick.
Elliot misses with a straight left. #T1#
Elliot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elliot looks to land a left hand but RestInPiece moved out of range nicely.
RestInPiece tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by RestInPiece.
Elliot misses with a few strikes there.
RestInPiece tries to counter by closing the distance.
RestInPiece shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elliot sprawls well. Elliot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RestInPiece gets slowly back to his feet.
Elliot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
RestInPiece is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Elliot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
RestInPiece tries to counter with a clinch but Elliot shakes him off and moves away.
Elliot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elliot throws a looping overhand right but RestInPiece ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
RestInPiece wants to clinch up but Elliot keeps it at a distance.
Ben Elliot is winning the standup battle so far.
Elliot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elliot sets himself, and RestInPiece steps forward looking for the clinch! Elliot avoids it this time.
Elliot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between RestInPiece's hands.
RestInPiece tries to clinch up.
Elliot swats away the attempt to clinch by RestInPiece.
Ben Elliot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elliot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Elliot tries to keep at a distance but RestInPiece has taken the fight into the clinch.
RestInPiece digs a right hand underneath Elliot's ribcage. Elliot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
RestInPiece lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from RestInPiece.
Elliot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Elliot is trying to push RestInPiece away but RestInPiece has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
RestInPiece swings wildly with an uppercut but Elliot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elliot throws a head punch that misses.
RestInPiece lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
RestInPiece drags the fight down to the ground.
RestInPiece is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Elliot looking to sit in guard and control but RestInPiece gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RestInPiece trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
RestInPiece prevents Elliot from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
RestInPiece gets to his feet. Elliot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
RestInPiece drives through and clinches with Elliot against the cage.
Elliot wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
RestInPiece has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Elliot uses from the top position. #T4##ES2#
RestInPiece has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Elliot is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RestInPiece prevents Elliot from breaking the clinch.
Elliot swings wildly with an uppercut but RestInPiece uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elliot wants to break free but RestInPiece has control.
RestInPiece tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elliot tries to circle away but RestInPiece has him pinned against the cage.
Elliot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elliot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but RestInPiece has him pressed against the cage.
RestInPiece lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elliot can't break the clinch.
RestInPiece dips a shoulder and cracks Elliot with a mighty uppercut! Elliot falls back against the cage and RestInPiece unloads with a barrage of strikes! Elliot is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - RestInPiece screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Machiavelli RestInPiece!
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Event:
Torcida 32 - Cheem Vs Jacobs
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
McLoughlin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elliot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLoughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elliot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLoughlin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elliot defends it nicely.
McLoughlin with a poor takedown
and Elliot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ben Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McLoughlin.
McLoughlin shoots and misses
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLoughlin shoots and misses
letting Elliot counter with a right hand.
McLoughlin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elliot counters with a left to the body.
McLoughlin looks winded!
Elliot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tommy McLoughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLoughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Elliot.
Elliot jabs McLoughlin right on the nose. McLoughlin blinks but takes it well.
Elliot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Tommy McLoughlin has been cut.#T1#
McLoughlin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
McLoughlin is rocked!
Elliot cracks McLoughlin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McLoughlin falls to his knees and Elliot doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Elliot!
Ben Elliot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Torcida 26 - Payne Vs Figgis
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Elliot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Glitter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elliot throws a looping overhand right but Glitter ducks down to avoid it.
Glitter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Elliot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Glitter throws a leg kick but Elliot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Elliot lands a head shot.
Elliot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Glitter staying out of range there.
Glitter appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glitter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glitter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elliot's corner calls for a 1-2. Elliot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Elliot throws a jab but it's blocked by Glitter.
Glitter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Elliot clobbers Glitter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Elliot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Glitter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elliot throws a big shot that misses.
Glitter ducks under a wild hook from Elliot.
Elliot throws a shot from downtown. Glitter moves away and avoids it.
Elliot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Glitter on the side of the head.
Elliot jabs at Glitter's body.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elliot.
Elliot's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Elliot's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Elliot tests Glitter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elliot scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Glitter is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Elliot.
Oh Glitter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elliot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glitter throws a leg kick
and Elliot scores with a counter punch that sends Glitter to the canvas! Elliot smells blood - he's punishing Glitter with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Glitter has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Elliot!
Ben Elliot made sure to mention his sponsor, KAGED in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Torcida 20 -Thompson Vs Stanky
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Elliot throws a shot from downtown. Martel moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Martel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Martel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Elliot's guard.#SUB2#
Martel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Martel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES#
Elliot wriggles free and stands up.
Martel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elliot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Elliot's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elliot thuds his right hand into Martel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Elliot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martel throws an off balance right hand
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elliot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Elliot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martel dives in and grabs Elliot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elliot pushes down on Martel's head and hops out.#T1#
Elliot swats away the attempt to clinch by Martel.
Elliot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elliot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elliot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elliot slips a jab and a cross from Martel.
An attempted straight right counter from Elliot misses the target.
Martel misses with a right hand
and Elliot counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Oberyn Martel has been cut.
Martel fails with the takedown
letting Elliot counter with a right hand.
Ben Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oberyn Martel.
Martel throws a right hand that misses
and Elliot counters with a nice uppercut.
Martel fails with the takedown
letting Elliot counter with a right hand. #T2#
Elliot ducks under a wild hook from Martel.
Elliot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Elliot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elliot counters with a stiff right hand.
Elliot with a jab.
Elliot catches Martel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martel wants to clinch but Elliot slips to the side
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elliot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martel tries to close the distance and clinch but Elliot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Martel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Elliot.#CL2#
Elliot gets tackled into the cage by Martel. Martel maintains the clinch. #T3#
Martel misses with a punch on the inside.
Martel wants to take the fight to the mat but Elliot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Martel tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Elliot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Elliot.
Martel has a couple of punches blocked by Elliot.
Martel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elliot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martel slips under a jab from Elliot.
Elliot loads up on a big right hand but Martel slips the punch.
Martel tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
Elliot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Martel tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Martel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Martel 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.
Martel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elliot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Martel trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elliot wants to stand up but Martel is controlling him. #ES#
Elliot pushes Martel off and gets back to his feet.
Elliot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elliot missing with a left hand there. Martel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elliot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martel doesn't seem bothered though.
Oberyn Martel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martel shoots and misses
and Elliot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martel has his takedown stuffed
and Elliot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Elliot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oberyn Martel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Elliot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martel unleashes a big counter combination but Elliot bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Elliot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martel can do to turn this around?
Martel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elliot misses with a hook. Martel ducked under it nicely.
Martel throws out a counter right but Elliot avoids it with no problem.
Martel tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Martel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Elliot sprawls well initially but Martel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Elliot makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Elliot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elliot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elliot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ben Elliot is winning the standup battle so far.
Elliot scores with the left hand. Martel knows he should have avoided that one.
Martel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elliot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Elliot circles away from the clinch attempt
and Elliot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elliot lunges at Martel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martel's hand.
Martel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martel takes one on the button.
Martel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elliot but Elliot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elliot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ben Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oberyn Martel.#T2#
Martel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martel has his takedown stuffed
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Martel feints and as Elliot raises his hands in defense, Martel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martel won't allow Elliot to get back to his feet.
Elliot keeping full guard, as Martel tries to pass. #SUB2#
Martel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Martel drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Martel as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Elliot screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Martel! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Oberyn Martel!
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Event:
Torcida 14 -Woodsen Vs Dormier
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Elliot misses.
Irago misses the jab.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Elliot catches Irago right on the button with a cross.
Irago missing with a left hand there. Elliot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Elliot moves away from the strike by Irago.
Elliot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irago was well out of range. Poor timing from Elliot.
Irago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elliot to score with a decent uppercut.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago digs a good hook to Elliot's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irago looks to throw the jab but Elliot is out of range.
Elliot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irago throws a right and a left that Elliot avoids nicely.
Elliot's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Elliot's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
A lazy left from Irago finds it's target.
Irago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Elliot eats them both and turns towards Irago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Elliot throws an overhand right that lands on Irago's shoulder, as Irago tries to avoid the shot.
Irago tries to bum rush Elliot with a series of wild strikes but Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irago throws a right and a left that Elliot avoids nicely.
Irago takes a swing at Elliot's ribcage but misses.
Elliot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Irago finds it's way through Elliot's defenses.
Irago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irago takes a swing at Elliot's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irago, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elliot lands a jab to the nose.
We've been hearing reports that Irago has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Elliot with a jab.
Irago throws a right and a left that Elliot avoids nicely. #T2#
Irago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elliot moves away from the strike by Irago.
Irago tries to bum rush Elliot with a series of wild strikes but Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Irago. Those never looked like landing.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elliot slips a jab from Irago.
Irago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Irago looks to score with a jab to the body but Elliot is just out of range.
Elliot moves out of range of the strikes.
Irago lands a nice looking body shot.
Irago lands a nice shot to the body.
Irago misses with an uppercut.
Elliot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Elliot drops his hands momentarily and Irago takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Elliot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Jab from Elliot.
Irago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Irago misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Irago finds it's target.
Elliot misses with a hook.
Irago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irago scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elliot in his tracks.
A big left from Irago misses.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elliot slips under a jab from Irago.
Elliot throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.
Irago looks to land a left hand but Elliot moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irago misses with a double jab
and Elliot counters with a straight right hand.
Elliot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elliot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irago.
Irago swinging wildly here.
Irago lands a nice shot that snaps Elliot's head back.
Irago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elliot cracks a nice hook into Irago's ribs.
Irago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elliot lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elliot staying out of range there.
Elliot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Elliot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irago.
It seemed like Elliot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elliot.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Irago.
Elliot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irago.
Elliot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irago.
Elliot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elliot.
Elliot misses with a hook. Irago ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago throws the left hand but Elliot avoids the punch easily.
Irago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elliot.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elliot misses with a wild body shot.
Irago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Irago sizes up Elliot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Irago misses with a double jab.
Elliot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elliot with a nice cross.
Irago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elliot can do to turn this around?
Irago throws a nice looking combination but Elliot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elliot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irago throws a nice looking combination but Elliot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elliot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Irago lands a slapping body shot.
Irago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irago lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Irago.
Irago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elliot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elliot ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
Dvan Irago is winning the standup battle so far.
Elliot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Elliot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irago throws an off balance right hand
letting Elliot counter with a right hand.
Elliot misses with a straight left.
Elliot connects with a crisp jab.
Elliot misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Irago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elliot! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Irago.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Elliot might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Irago has got the better of the exchanges.
Irago throws a big shot that misses.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Irago misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elliot pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Irago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Elliot throws the left hand but Irago avoids the punch easily.
Elliot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Elliot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irago.
Irago throws a one two combo.
Elliot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irago finds it's way round the side to connect with Elliot's head.
Elliot 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.
Irago takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elliot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elliot scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Elliot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irago misses with a straight left.
Irago tries to bum rush Elliot with a series of wild strikes but Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irago digs a good hook to Elliot's body.
Irago looks to land a combination but Elliot avoids it well.
Elliot throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.
Elliot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irago.
Dvan Irago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elliot lands with an uppercut that bounces Irago off the cage and back into range.
Elliot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Irago counters with a nice uppercut.
Irago misses with the combination.
It seemed like Elliot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elliot walks into a stiff left hand from Irago.
Irago connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Irago looks to land a combination but Elliot avoids it well.
Elliot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elliot lands a jab to the head.
Irago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elliot manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Elliot does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elliot! But no joy.
Irago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elliot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irago looks to land a right hand but Elliot moved out of range.
Elliot lands a jab.
Elliot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irago on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago takes a swing at Elliot's ribcage but misses.
Irago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Irago.
Irago moves away from the strike by Elliot.
Irago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elliot's head.#T1#
Elliot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elliot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Irago misses with a shot to the body
and Elliot counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Elliot misses the target.
Irago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elliot.
Irago misses with a few strikes there.
Irago scores with a sloppy right hand. Elliot should have avoided that one.
Elliot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Irago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elliot.
Elliot connects with a nice looking jab.
Elliot slips a jab from Irago.
A nice side step and Elliot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago scores with a decent looking hook.
Elliot dips to his left and cracks Irago with an uppercut!
Elliot cracks Irago with an open hand slap.
Irago defending well as Elliot loads up on a big left hand.
Irago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elliot manages to avoid it.
Elliot misses with a right hand
and Irago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elliot moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elliot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irago throws a lazy right hand but Elliot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irago misses with a shot to the body
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irago throws a jab when Elliot was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Elliot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elliot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Elliot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irago at a distance.
Irago swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Elliot to counter with a crisp jab.
Irago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elliot slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elliot! But no joy.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Elliot throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.
Elliot lands with a straight right. Irago didn't see that one coming.
Irago scores with a sloppy right hand. Elliot should have avoided that one.
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irago throws a series of punches but Elliot moves out of range.
Irago lunges at Elliot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elliot's hand.
Elliot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elliot 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!
Irago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elliot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Jab from Elliot.
Irago misses with a straight left.
Irago misses with a combination
and Elliot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dvan Irago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elliot connects with a nice looking jab.
Elliot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ben Elliot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elliot dodges the punch combination from Irago.
Elliot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Irago throws a series of strikes that have Elliot backpedaling.
Irago looks to land a combination but Elliot avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Elliot.
Well Irago 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dvan Irago!
A relieved looking Dvan Irago thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Torca Fight Night I
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Skeeter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Elliot.
Skeeter misses with a takedown
and Elliot counters with a nice uppercut.
Elliot misses with a few strikes there.
Skeeter doesn't manage to clinch there - Elliot circles away.
Skeeter tries to clinch up.
Skeeter moves away from the strike by Elliot.
Skeeter looks to clinch
and Elliot counters with a straight right hand.
Skeeter with a poor takedown
and Elliot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot fails to land with a series of punches.
Elliot avoids the head kick by Skeeter.
Skeeter tries to close the distance and clinch but Elliot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skeeter shoots in looking for a takedown but Elliot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skeeter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ben Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Joe Skeeter.#T1#
Skeeter connects with a body shot that sends Elliot's belly button to the back.
Elliot circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Elliot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skeeter.
Skeeter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elliot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skeeter's head.#CUT#
It looks like Billy Joe Skeeter has been cut.
Elliot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elliot throws a jab but it's blocked by Skeeter.
Skeeter has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body punch from Elliot. #T2#
Elliot dips to his left and cracks Skeeter with an uppercut!
Skeeter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elliot throwing a counter right hand but Skeeter manages to avoid it.
Skeeter looks winded!
Elliot throws a series of punches but Skeeter avoids them all with ease.
Elliot sets himself, and Skeeter steps forward looking for the clinch! Elliot avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Elliot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skeeter tries to clinch up
and Elliot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billy Joe Skeeter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skeeter throws a head kick but Elliot moves out of range.
Skeeter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elliot.
Elliot throws the left hand but Skeeter avoids the punch easily.
Skeeter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Skeeter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elliot.
Skeeter moves out of range as Elliot strikes.
Skeeter looks to throw a body kick
and Elliot counters with a straight right hand.
Elliot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skeeter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Elliot throws the left hand but Skeeter avoids the punch easily.
Ben Elliot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elliot lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Elliot misses.
And Skeeter tries to counter it with a takedown but Elliot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Skeeter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skeeter ducks under a wild hook from Elliot.
Elliot misses with a looping left.
Skeeter wants to clinch up but Elliot keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Elliot lands a jab to the nose.
Elliot blocks a head kick by Skeeter.
Skeeter tries for a takedown but Elliot circles away easily
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elliot lands a slapping body shot.
Skeeter moves to clinch but Elliot breaks away
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elliot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elliot misses with a hook. Skeeter ducked under it nicely.
Skeeter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elliot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Skeeter is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Elliot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Joe Skeeter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Elliot coming out on top.
Skeeter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skeeter slips under a jab from Elliot.
Skeeter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elliot swinging wildly here.
Elliot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skeeter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Elliot.
Elliot lands with an uppercut that bounces Skeeter off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Elliot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skeeter misses with a takedown
and Elliot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billy Joe Skeeter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skeeter tries to clinch
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elliot looks to land a left hand but Skeeter moved out of range nicely.
Skeeter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elliot circles away.
Ben Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Joe Skeeter.
Skeeter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Elliot.
Skeeter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Elliot.
Elliot moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Skeeter is rocked!
Skeeter drops his hands momentarily and Elliot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skeeter is still on wobbly legs! Can Elliot finish him?
Skeeter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elliot counters with a nice uppercut.
Skeeter is breathing heavily.#T2#
Skeeter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elliot throws an overhand right that lands on Skeeter's shoulder, as Skeeter tries to avoid the shot.
Skeeter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elliot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skeeter.
Elliot is looking for a counter combo.
Skeeter blocks a jab.
Skeeter seems to have recovered his senses.
Elliot cracks Skeeter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Elliot throws an overhand right that lands on Skeeter's shoulder, as Skeeter tries to avoid the shot.
Elliot looks to land a left hand but Skeeter moved out of range nicely.
Elliot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skeeter can do to turn this around?
Skeeter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skeeter misses with a takedown
and Elliot counters with a stiff right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Skeeter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Elliot has got the better of the exchanges.
Skeeter misses with a takedown attempt
and Elliot counters with a crisp right that sends Skeeter to the canvas! Elliot follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Elliot!
Ben Elliot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Elliot.
A jab from Elliot finds it's way through Markinen's defenses.
Elliot connects with a right hand. Markinen shakes it off.
Elliot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Elliot lands.
Markinen tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
As Markinen looks to move away, Elliot throws a big counter combo but Markinen just gets out of the way.
Oscar Markinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elliot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elliot swings for the body but Markinen moves out of range.
Markinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Elliot catches Markinen right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elliot.
Markinen misses with a hook
and Elliot counters with a nice uppercut.
Markinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Markinen throws an off balance right hand
and Elliot counters with a straight right hand.
Elliot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Markinen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Elliot to counter with a crisp jab.
Markinen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Elliot to counter with a crisp jab.
Markinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Elliot tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Markinen manages to circle out of the way.
Elliot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Markinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markinen darts in trying to clinch
and Elliot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elliot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markinen wants to clinch but Elliot slips to the side
and Elliot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markinen is looking to clinch but Elliot is avoiding it.
Markinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markinen moves in looking to clinch but Elliot pushes him off.
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!
Markinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Markinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markinen wants to clinch up but Elliot keeps it at a distance.
Elliot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Markinen is looking to clinch.
Markinen slips a jab and a cross from Elliot.
Elliot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Elliot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elliot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markinen in his tracks.
A jab from Markinen misses.
Markinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Elliot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Markinen is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Elliot.#T3#
Markinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markinen throws a lazy right hand but Elliot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markinen tries to clinch up.
Markinen moves to clinch but Elliot breaks away
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elliot lands a head shot.
Markinen swings widly with a right hand
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Markinen misses.
Markinen misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Elliot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Elliot.
A hook to the body from Elliot.
Elliot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markinen misses with the head strike.
Elliot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Markinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Markinen misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elliot lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Elliot.
Markinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markinen tries a body shot but Elliot blocks it.
Elliot blocks an uppercut.
Markinen has a couple of punches blocked by Elliot.
Markinen being controlled against the cage.
Elliot lands with a left to the head.
Markinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elliot's efforts to push away.
Markinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elliots head.
Markinen tries a body shot but Elliot blocks it.
Markinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markinen pushes Elliot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Markinen tries to throw a body punch but Elliot avoids it by throwing Markinen back against the cage.
Markinen misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Elliot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Markinen darts in trying to clinch
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markinen throws out a powerful jab.
Elliot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markinen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markinen wants to clinch
and Elliot counters with a stiff right hand.
Elliot stuns Markinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markinen wants to clinch.#T1#
Markinen wants to clinch
and Elliot counters with a stiff right hand.
Elliot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markinen tries to clinch there but Elliot circles away.
Markinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markinen darts in trying to clinch
and Elliot counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Markinen drives through and clinches with Elliot against the cage.
Elliot is trying to push Markinen away but Markinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Markinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Elliot blocking some punches.
Oscar Markinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Markinen misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Markinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Markinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markinen has Elliot pressed against the cage, preventing Elliot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elliot is looking to break free of the clinch but Markinen has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Markinen can't find room to land a body shot as Elliot controls the action.
Markinen digs a right hand into Elliot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Elliot's gas tank.
Markinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elliot scores with a hook to the body.
Markinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Elliot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markinen can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Elliot.
Markinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Markinen fails to land.
Elliot wants to break free but Markinen has control.
Markinen misses with the head strike.
Markinen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Elliot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markinen has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Elliot blocking some punches.
Markinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Markinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elliot slows down the pace here.
Elliot is looking to break free of the clinch but Markinen has double underhooks.
Markinen misses with a body punch.
Elliot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markinen or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elliot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Markinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Elliot.
Markinen throws a head punch that misses.
Markinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Elliot.
Markinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elliots head.
Elliot lands a nice uppercut.
Markinen can't find room to land a body shot as Elliot controls the action.
Elliot blocks an uppercut.
Elliot blocking some punches.
#T4#
Elliot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elliot tries to circle away but Markinen has him pinned against the cage.
Elliot blocks an uppercut.
Markinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elliot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Markinen prevents a body shot from Elliot.
Markinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elliot is trying to force a seperation but Markinen has the dominant position.
Elliot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markinen or not.
Elliot blocks an uppercut.
Markinen misses with the head strike.
Elliot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markinen has him pressed against the cage.
Markinen tries to work over Elliot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elliot tries to throw a body punch but Markinen avoids it by throwing Elliot back against the cage.
Elliot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elliot blocking some punches.
Markinen keeps control of Elliot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oscar Markinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Elliot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Markinen misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Markinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ben Elliot is winning the standup battle so far.
Markinen wants to clinch but Elliot slips to the side
and Elliot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Markinen thinking.
Jab, jab by Markinen - just one landing.
Markinen misses with a hook
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markinen wants to clinch
and Elliot counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Elliot.
Elliot cracks Markinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elliot throws a nice looking combination but Markinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Markinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markinen darts in trying to clinch
letting Elliot counter with a right hand.
Elliot avoids the body shot from Markinen.
Markinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Elliot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Elliot thuds a left hand into Markinen's body.
Markinen throws a right hand that misses
and Elliot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Markinen thinking.
Elliot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elliot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Markinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elliot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elliot tries to counter by clinching up but Markinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Markinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Markinen tries to clinch
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markinen misses with a hook
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elliot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Markinen tries to clinch but Elliot moves out of range.
Markinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elliot clobbers Markinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Markinen moves to clinch but Elliot breaks away
and Elliot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markinen digs a good body shot into Elliot's ribs.
Markinen tries to clinch up
and Elliot counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Markinen is looking to clinch but Elliot is avoiding it.
Elliot throws an overhand right that lands on Markinen's shoulder, as Markinen tries to avoid the shot.
Markinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markinen tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Markinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markinen throws a shot from downtown. Elliot moves away and avoids it.
Elliot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elliot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markinen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elliot counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Markinen avoids the body shot from Elliot.
Elliot connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Elliot there.
Markinen tries to clinch but Elliot is having none of it.
Elliot with a nice cross.
Markinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elliot.
Elliot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elliot throws a looping overhand right but Markinen ducks down to avoid it.
Markinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elliot counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Markinen closes the distance and clinches.
Elliot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Elliot.
Markinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Elliot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elliot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Elliot!
An out of breath Ben Elliot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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