PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter orbach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter orbach is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ellis
vs
orbach

186 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Ellis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter orbach!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
orbach shoots in for a takedown but Ellis shows good takedown defense.
orbach looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice sprawl there from Ellis as orbach shoots in.
Ellis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by orbach.
Ellis throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ellis misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
orbach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from orbach there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ellis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ellis throws a series of strikes that have orbach backpedaling.
Peter orbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Ellis.
Ellis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ellis.
Ellis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Peter orbach has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ellis misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ellis jabs orbach right on the nose. orbach blinks but takes it well.
orbach has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ellis lands a jab-cross combination.
Ellis fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis misses with a series of wild punches.
Ellis connects with a body shot.
Ellis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Ellis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter orbach's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ellis throws a combination. orbach tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ellis slaps away a takedown attempt from orbach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis misses with a two punch combination.
orbach is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis looks to land a combination. orbach sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ellis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ellis misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Ellis misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ellis.
A punch combination from Ellis misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ellis!
Ellis throws a series of punches but orbach moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
orbach shoots for a double leg takedown but Ellis sprawls well. He's pushed orbach's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ellis looks to land a combination. orbach sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
orbach dodges the punch combination from Ellis.
Ellis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ellis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ellis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ellis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Ellis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter orbach's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ellis swinging wilding here.
Ellis lands a really nice looking cross but orbach seems unphased.
Andrew Ellis is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
orbach fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellis avoids it really well and circles away.
orbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellis cracks orbach with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andrew Ellis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellis misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ellis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
orbach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ellis misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
orbach shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ellis pinned against the cage. Ellis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
orbach has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Ellis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows orbach to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wants to stand up but orbach is controlling him.
orbach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ellis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ellis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A nice left hand lands by Ellis.
Ellis gets through orbach'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.

Andrew Ellis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Peter orbach's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ellis connects with the punch.
Ellis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ellis lands with a nice combination. orbach backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis scores with a one two! orbach had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
orbach is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis works the jab nicely.
Ellis throws a series of strikes that have orbach backpedaling.
Ellis scores with a decent looking hook.
orbach tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horrible takedown by orbach or perhaps it was just good defense by Ellis which made him look bad.
Nice shot by Ellis.
Ellis misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a right hand that orbach ducks under and follows up with a left that orbach also avoids with ease.
Ellis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Ellis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ellis misses with a two punch combination.
Ellis lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ellis!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Ellis had his way with Peter orbach in that round.
The cut man is working on Peter orbach's cut.
That's time! Ellis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ellis misses with a few strikes there.
orbach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ellis circles away.
Ellis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that orbach can do to turn this around?
orbach is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ellis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ellis.
orbach is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Left hook, right uppercut from Ellis.
A left and a right from Ellis both land. Nice combination.
Ellis's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ellis duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ellis looks to land a combination. orbach sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ellis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from orbach. orbach gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ellis scores with a one two! orbach had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ellis sizes up orbach with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ellis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ellis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
orbach takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Ellis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ellis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Andrew Ellis!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Andrew Ellis!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Andrew Ellis!

Andrew Ellis wins by unanimous decision!
Andrew Ellis retains his lightweight title!