PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and yannick THE GLADIATOR vliet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis comes into the arena with 2pac nothing to lose blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as yannick THE GLADIATOR vliet enters the cage!

Ellis
vs
THE GLADIATOR vliet

203 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, yannick THE GLADIATOR vliet!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

THE GLADIATOR vliet shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
THE GLADIATOR vliet wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.
Ellis is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ellis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
THE GLADIATOR vliet wanted to stand there but Ellis had control of the position.
THE GLADIATOR vliet stays in close to Ellis's body and controls the position.
Ellis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ellis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for THE GLADIATOR vliet!
Ellis is breathing heavily.
THE GLADIATOR vliet bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. THE GLADIATOR vliet manages to get himself to full guard.
Ellis preventing the sweep.

Ellis gets to his feet - THE GLADIATOR vliet follows without any prompting.
Ellis doesn't succeed with the takedown

and THE GLADIATOR vliet counters with a nice double leg into guard.
THE GLADIATOR vliet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Ellis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ellis wants to stand but THE GLADIATOR vliet is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
THE GLADIATOR vliet 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.
THE GLADIATOR vliet is squirming around, avoiding Ellis's attempts to control the action.
Ellis lands a heavy elbow.
Ellis scoring with strikes but THE GLADIATOR vliet is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
THE GLADIATOR vliet tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ellis working for a guillotine from mount but THE GLADIATOR vliet is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ellis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
THE GLADIATOR vliet tries to reverse the position but Ellis maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
THE GLADIATOR vliet takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Poor strikes thrown by Ellis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ellis thowing shots but they're missing.
THE GLADIATOR vliet wants to control but Ellis is having none of it.
Ellis dominating with strikes here.

It looks like yannick THE GLADIATOR vliet has been cut.
Ellis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ellis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
THE GLADIATOR vliet is squirming around, avoiding Ellis's attempts to control the action.

Ellis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but THE GLADIATOR vliet is surviving well by controlling Ellis's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis scoring with strikes but THE GLADIATOR vliet is staying in there.

That has opened up yannick THE GLADIATOR vliet's cut even more.
Ellis landing strikes from the mount.
Ellis tries to control but THE GLADIATOR vliet wriggling away.
THE GLADIATOR vliet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Ellis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. THE GLADIATOR vliet can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
THE GLADIATOR vliet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
THE GLADIATOR vliet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Ellis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on yannick THE GLADIATOR vliet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ellis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and THE GLADIATOR vliet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ellis wants to improve his position but THE GLADIATOR vliet is controlling well.
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.

Ellis pushes THE GLADIATOR vliet off and gets back to his feet.
Ellis closes the distance but THE GLADIATOR vliet moves to the side

and THE GLADIATOR vliet counters with a nice double leg into guard.
yannick THE GLADIATOR vliet has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
THE GLADIATOR vliet is fighting to break Ellis's control of his arms but Ellis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ellis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ellis wants to improve his position but instead THE GLADIATOR vliet has moved into half guard.
THE GLADIATOR vliet trying to control the action but Ellis is working from the bottom.

Ellis kicks THE GLADIATOR vliet off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
THE GLADIATOR vliet is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
THE GLADIATOR vliet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ellis misses with a takedown attempt

and THE GLADIATOR vliet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, THE GLADIATOR vliet seems content to control.
Ellis looks like he's trying to stand up.

Ellis kicks THE GLADIATOR vliet off and gets back to his feet.
Ellis misses with a takedown

and THE GLADIATOR vliet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ellis won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellis wants to control but THE GLADIATOR vliet postures up.

THE GLADIATOR vliet decides to stand back up.
Horrible takedown by Ellis or perhaps it was just good defense by THE GLADIATOR vliet which made him look bad.
THE GLADIATOR vliet lands with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

THE GLADIATOR vliet bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ellis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Ellis actively working from the bottom here.
Ellis is trying to get back to full guard.
Ellis is trying to stand.
THE GLADIATOR vliet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

THE GLADIATOR vliet is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ellis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time THE GLADIATOR vliet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ellis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
THE GLADIATOR vliet is thwarting Ellis's attempts to control the position.
Ellis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of THE GLADIATOR vliet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take THE GLADIATOR vliet's back!
Can THE GLADIATOR vliet hold on?! Ellis is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ellis thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Ellis working for a choke but THE GLADIATOR vliet is defending well.
THE GLADIATOR vliet trying to control the position but Ellis manages to sink in the hooks.
Ellis struggling to land strikes to the head as THE GLADIATOR vliet covers up.
THE GLADIATOR vliet tries to escape but Ellis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
THE GLADIATOR vliet wants to get back to his feet.
Ellis lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
THE GLADIATOR vliet turns into Ellis and is now in his guard.
Ellis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. THE GLADIATOR vliet manages to get himself to full guard.
Ellis pushing down on THE GLADIATOR vliet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
THE GLADIATOR vliet tries to roll over but Ellis keeps him under control.
THE GLADIATOR vliet keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis trying to control from half guard but THE GLADIATOR vliet is working away.
Ellis prevents THE GLADIATOR vliet from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

yannick THE GLADIATOR vliet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on yannick THE GLADIATOR vliet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

THE GLADIATOR vliet bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
THE GLADIATOR vliet wants to stand but Ellis is controlling his arm.
Ellis tries to improve position but can't.
Ellis is trying to get back to his feet.
THE GLADIATOR vliet in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ellis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but THE GLADIATOR vliet presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis tries to hold on but THE GLADIATOR vliet pushes him away.
THE GLADIATOR vliet prevents Ellis from getting the reversal.
THE GLADIATOR vliet landing punches.

THE GLADIATOR vliet stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

THE GLADIATOR vliet scores a takedown into full mount!
Ellis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ellis wants to control but THE GLADIATOR vliet is having none of it.
THE GLADIATOR vliet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ellis is looking to escape.
THE GLADIATOR vliet avoids the attempt from Ellis to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is working to get back to half guard.
Ellis wants to control but THE GLADIATOR vliet is having none of it.
THE GLADIATOR vliet prevents Ellis from getting the reversal.
Ellis wants to hold on but THE GLADIATOR vliet pushes him away.
Ellis can't escape the position.
Ellis wants to hold on but THE GLADIATOR vliet pushes him away.
THE GLADIATOR vliet blocks Ellis's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Darius Ellis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

THE GLADIATOR vliet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
THE GLADIATOR vliet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
THE GLADIATOR vliet trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Ellis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ellis wants to sweep but no luck.

THE GLADIATOR vliet decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ellis, up you get!
Ellis tries to clinch but THE GLADIATOR vliet moves out of range.
THE GLADIATOR vliet is looking to clinch but Ellis is avoiding it.
Ellis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and THE GLADIATOR vliet finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

THE GLADIATOR vliet bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
THE GLADIATOR vliet throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ellis tries to improve position but can't.
Ellis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked THE GLADIATOR vliet off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Ellis trying to control.
Ellis has the hooks in. THE GLADIATOR vliet is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
THE GLADIATOR vliet holding both Ellis 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ellis struggling to land strikes to the head as THE GLADIATOR vliet covers up.
THE GLADIATOR vliet is trying to break free.
Ellis lands shots from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
cage is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by THE GLADIATOR vliet.
THE GLADIATOR vliet prevents Ellis from getting a body triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
yannick THE GLADIATOR vliet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well THE GLADIATOR vliet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... yannick THE GLADIATOR vliet!