PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Eli (ranked 1579 p4p, 2993 weight class) and Ludwig Lohtbrog (ranked 214 p4p, 366 weight class). Ludwig Lohtbrog acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Eli
vs
Lohtbrog

176 cm
21
178
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
183
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Eli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludwig Lohtbrog!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lohtbrog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lohtbrog at a distance.
Eli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eli throws a hook but Lohtbrog blocks it.
Eli throws a head kick that misses.
Eli throws a head kick but Lohtbrog moves out of range.
Eli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lohtbrog has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lohtbrog!

It looks like Tom Eli has been cut.
Eli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Lohtbrog tries to counter it with a takedown but Eli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Lohtbrog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eli.
Tom Eli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Eli.
Eli throws a jab when Lohtbrog was well out of range.
Eli scores with a hook.
Lohtbrog blocks a head kick by Eli.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lohtbrog.
Nice jab there from Lohtbrog.
Lohtbrog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eli on the side of the head.
Lohtbrog misses with a hook.
Lohtbrog dips to his left and cracks Eli with an uppercut!
Lohtbrog has a takedown stuffed.
Lohtbrog connects with the punch.
Lohtbrog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lohtbrog feints the counter takedown.
Eli misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Eli misses.
Eli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lohtbrog.
Eli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lohtbrog shoots in and bounces Eli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Eli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eli has control of Lohtbrog's left arm, preventing Lohtbrog from doing any damage.
Eli keeping full guard, as Lohtbrog tries to pass.
Eli is pulling down on Lohtbrog's head to control his posture.
Lohtbrog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eli controls Lohtbrog momentarily but Lohtbrog frees himself.
Lohtbrog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lohtbrog stopping the sweep attempt from Eli.
Eli pulls Lohtbrog in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lohtbrog with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Eli. Those never looked like landing.
Eli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lohtbrog blocks a head kick by Eli.
Lohtbrog shoots in and drives through. Eli sprawls well.
Eli slips under a jab from Lohtbrog.
A little feinted left hand from Eli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lohtbrog connects with the punch.
Lohtbrog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eli tries to land a front kick but Lohtbrog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lohtbrog tries to bum rush Eli with a series of wild strikes but Eli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lohtbrog avoids the body shot from Eli.
Eli throws a series of punches but Lohtbrog avoids them all with ease.
Tom Eli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eli throws a series of punches but Lohtbrog moves out of range.
Eli jabs Lohtbrog right on the nose. Lohtbrog blinks but takes it well.
Lohtbrog might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Eli ducks under a wild hook from Lohtbrog.
Lohtbrog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lohtbrog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lohtbrog ducks under a wild hook from Eli.
Lohtbrog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tom Eli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Eli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Eli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lohtbrog.
Lohtbrog tries to move into range but Eli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lohtbrog slips a jab from Eli.
Eli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lohtbrog shoots in but Eli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by Eli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eli.
Lohtbrog tries to move into range but Eli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eli throws a leg kick which misses Lohtbrog's front leg but catches the back leg as Lohtbrog tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Eli misses.
Lohtbrog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eli sprawls well. Eli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lohtbrog gets slowly back to his feet.
Lohtbrog fails with the takedown.
Tom Eli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Lohtbrog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohtbrog throws a right hand that misses
and Eli counters with a good, hard body kick but Lohtbrog shrugs it off.
Tom Eli is winning the standup battle so far.
Lohtbrog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Eli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eli looks to land a right hand but Lohtbrog moved out of range.
Lohtbrog tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Eli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lohtbrog throws a shot from downtown. Eli moves away and avoids it.
Eli with a nice calf kick.
Lohtbrog tries for a takedown but Eli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eli misses with a few strikes there.
Eli throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Eli. No joy for Lohtbrog on that attempt.
Lohtbrog takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Eli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lohtbrog can do to turn this around?
Lohtbrog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eli as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lohtbrog blocks the body kick.
Eli scores with a nice right hand.
Eli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eli sizes up Lohtbrog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eli scores with a jab to the body.
Lohtbrog staying out of range there.
Eli throws a right hand that Lohtbrog ducks under and follows up with a left that Lohtbrog also avoids with ease.
Lohtbrog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lohtbrog throws a hook but Eli blocks it.
Eli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eli cracks a nice hook into Lohtbrog's ribs.
Eli throws the left hand but Lohtbrog avoids the punch easily.
Eli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lohtbrog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lohtbrog connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohtbrog staying out of range there.
Eli throws a looping overhand right but Lohtbrog ducks down to avoid it.
Eli lands with a right hand.
Eli missing with a left hand there. Lohtbrog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Eli. Those never looked like landing.
Lohtbrog lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Eli's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eli throws a series of strikes that have Lohtbrog backpedaling.

Lohtbrog throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Eli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lohtbrog is in Eli's guard.
Lohtbrog is looking to work some ground and pound but Eli has wrist control.
Lohtbrog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lohtbrog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lohtbrog is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eli is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lohtbrog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lohtbrog stopping the sweep attempt from Eli.
Lohtbrog trying to control the position from guard on top but Eli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eli trying to control the position.
Lohtbrog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lohtbrog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lohtbrog is fighting to break Eli's control of his arms but Eli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Eli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Eli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lohtbrog misses with a hook. Eli ducked under it nicely.
Lohtbrog slips under a jab from Eli.
Lohtbrog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eli avoids it really well and circles away.
Eli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eli connects with a right hand. Lohtbrog shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Eli.
Eli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lohtbrog takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Eli.
Lohtbrog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lohtbrog ducks under a wild hook from Eli.
Eli throws a combination. Lohtbrog tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lohtbrog manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Eli on his heels. He'll look to pass Eli's guard now, I'm sure.
Lohtbrog wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving.
Lohtbrog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lohtbrog's guard.

Lohtbrog is looking for a triangle but Eli pushes his legs off easily.
Ludwig Lohtbrog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Eli wants to control from the top but Lohtbrog keeps moving.

Eli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eli throws a big right hand that misses.
Tom Eli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eli passes Lohtbrog's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Lohtbrog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lohtbrog tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Eli has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Eli wants to get back to his feet but Lohtbrog is holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eli tries to control but Lohtbrog wriggling away.
Eli controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eli wants to stand but Lohtbrog is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Eli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lohtbrog sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lohtbrog trying to hold on to Eli's head to control him but Eli postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eli stalling.

Lohtbrog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eli is thwarting Lohtbrog's attempts to control the position.
Lohtbrog is staying active underneath Eli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eli is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Eli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Eli!