PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fightah Numbah Two (ranked 6357 p4p, 440 weight class) and Tim Elerby (ranked 7048 p4p, 470 weight class). Fightah Numbah Two has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Numbah Two
vs
Elerby

190 cm
20
230 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

203 cm
23
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fightah Numbah Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Elerby!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Elerby has closed the distance and engaged Numbah Two in a clinch.
Numbah Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Elerby just stands there and leans against the cage.
Numbah Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Elerby just stands there and leans against the cage.
Numbah Two tries for a takedown but Elerby manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fightah Numbah Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Numbah Two goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elerby prevents it.
Numbah Two is trying to drag Elerby to the mat but Elerby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Elerby gets underhooks to prevent Numbah Two's takedown attempt.
Elerby taking a breather.

Elerby breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numbah Two fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Numbah Two shoots for a takedown but Elerby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elerby looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Elerby gets the takedown into side control.
Elerby moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Elerby has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Numbah Two is looking to reverse the position.

Elerby stands up.
No joy there for Elerby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Numbah Two fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elerby.

It looks like Fightah Numbah Two has been cut.
No luck for Numbah Two with that takedown attempt.
Numbah Two looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fightah Numbah Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Numbah Two shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elerby but Elerby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elerby throws a combination. Numbah Two tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Numbah Two shoots in looking for a takedown. Elerby tries to sprawl out of it but Numbah Two keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elerby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numbah Two is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elerby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Numbah Two closes the distance and clinches up with Elerby, looking for a takedown. Numbah Two pushes Elerby against the cage but Elerby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Numbah Two fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Numbah Two is breathing heavily.
Elerby bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Elerby drops Numbah Two with a beautiful combination! Numbah Two stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Elerby is looking for the KO!
Elerby is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Elerby shuts the power down on Numbah Two. Lights out, game over! Elerby is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Elerby!