PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasan The Asassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyrus Ellis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ellis
vs
The Asassin

219 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyrus Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jasan The Asassin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from The Asassin.
The Asassin fails to land the takedown.
Ellis is looking to clinch but The Asassin is avoiding it.
The Asassin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ellis is able to avoid easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - The Asassin has eaten all the pies!
Ellis throws a leg kick that misses.
The Asassin tries for a takedown but Ellis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Asassin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ellis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ellis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Asassin throws a body punch but Ellis moves out of range.
Ellis avoids the body shot from The Asassin.
Ellis stuffs the takedown.
Cyrus Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasan The Asassin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Asassin tries to land a leg kick but Ellis saw it coming and moves away.
Ellis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Asassin throws a right and a left that Ellis avoids nicely.

Ellis has closed the distance and engaged The Asassin in a clinch.
Ellis goes for a takedown attempt but The Asassin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Asassin goes for a double leg but Ellis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ellis continues to drive forward.
The Asassin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ellis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Asassin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ellis is defending well.
Ellis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Asassin up against the cage.

Ellis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ellis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Asassin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ellis wants to stand up but The Asassin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The Asassin trying to hold on to Ellis's head to control him but Ellis postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cyrus Ellis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ellis slips a jab and a cross from The Asassin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Asassin misses with a double jab

and Ellis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ellis.
The Asassin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ellis smiles and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Asassin.
The Asassin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jasan The Asassin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ellis slaps away a takedown attempt from The Asassin, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Ellis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Asassin looking for a takedown.
Ellis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Asassin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ellis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cyrus Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasan The Asassin.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Asassin. Ellis does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Asassin misses with a low kick.

The Asassin gets caught napping as Ellis dives in and scores a takedown. The Asassin manages to retain guard.
Ellis is in close to The Asassin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Asassin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ellis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ellis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Asassin's head.
Ellis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Asassin's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The Asassin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ellis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ellis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Asassin, up you get!
The Asassin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ellis.

The Asassin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ellis was covering up waiting for the punch and The Asassin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cyrus Ellis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ellis holds on and takes a little breather.
The Asassin wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.
The Asassin throws a big right hand that misses.
Ellis controlling the position.
Ellis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Asassin manages to get himself to full guard.
The Asassin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cyrus Ellis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Ellis. No joy for The Asassin on that attempt.
The Asassin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ellis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Asassin swivels and escapes.
The Asassin shoots in looking for a takedown. Ellis tries to sprawl out of it but The Asassin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ellis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Asassin is breathing heavily.
The Asassin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ellis pinned against the cage. Ellis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Asassin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ellis counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Ellis dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ellis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Asassin tries a head kick but it misses.
The Asassin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ellis is just out of range.
The Asassin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Asassin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ellis is just out of range.
The Asassin misses with a body shot.

The Asassin drives through with a takedown into Ellis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The Asassin won't allow Ellis to sweep him here.
The Asassin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Asassin pushing down on Ellis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Asassin is keen to just control but Ellis is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Asassin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellis wants to sweep here but The Asassin controlling him for the moment.
The Asassin wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Ellis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ellis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Asassin wants to control but Ellis is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throwing shots but The Asassin is blocking nicely.

Jasan The Asassin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The Asassin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ellis defends well and The Asassin ends up having to push Ellis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ellis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ellis is looking for a takedown.

Ellis jumps into guard, dragging The Asassin to the mat.
The Asassin trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.

The Asassin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ellis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Asassin has Ellis in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Asassin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The Asassin is working an open guard so Ellis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ellis checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Asassin looks to land a body kick but Ellis moved away.
Ellis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Asassin.
Cyrus Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasan The Asassin.
Ellis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Asassin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Asassin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Asassin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ellis is fending him off so far but The Asassin persists. Nope, Ellis circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from The Asassin misses
and Ellis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cyrus Ellis.
I think Ellis 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!