PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Elliot (ranked 3429 p4p, 326 weight class) and Machiavelli RestInPiece (ranked 7432 p4p, 554 weight class). Elliot comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. On his way into the cage it seems that Ben Elliot has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ben Elliot seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Elliot
vs
RestInPiece

190 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Elliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Machiavelli RestInPiece!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

RestInPiece drives through and clinches with Elliot against the cage.
RestInPiece holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot can't break the clinch.
RestInPiece content to slow the pace in the clinch.

RestInPiece breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
RestInPiece uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elliot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

RestInPiece gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

RestInPiece gets to his feet. Elliot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

RestInPiece drives through and clinches with Elliot against the cage.
Elliot wants to break the clinch but can't.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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!