PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Kenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Eliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenway comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kenway
vs
Eliott

185 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Kenway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Eliott!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Kenway shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kenway was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Eliott sneaks back into half guard.

Eliott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eliott is trying to maintain the position but Kenway is very close to passing his half guard.

Eliott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kenway tries to stand but can't do so whilst Eliott controls his leg.

Eliott actively working from the bottom here.

Eliott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eliott tries to get to full guard but Kenway has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eliott wants to control but Kenway is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kenway trying to mount his opponent but Eliott defends it.
Eliott trying to hold on to Kenway's head to control him but Kenway postures up.
Kenway slips a nice elbow through Eliott's hands, connecting with Eliott's forehead.
Kenway trying to pass the guard but Eliott defending well.
Kenway moves into full mount! Eliott won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Kenway connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eliott regains half guard.
Eliott works his way to full guard. Good work.

Kenway stands and steps away. Eliott gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
Kenway wants to clinch up but Eliott keeps it at a distance.

Eliott closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kenway to the mat! Kenway manages to get full guard.
Kenway is breathing heavily.
Kenway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kenway has his foot on Eliott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eliott works his way back into a safe position though.
Eliott passes into half guard.

Eliott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kenway has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eliott prevents Kenway from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eliott has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kenway defend it? Eliott steps over the head and cranks it - Kenway is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Eliott!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Eliott!