PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Eliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Vivec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Eliott
vs
Vivec

195 cm
20
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
19
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Eliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lord Vivec!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vivec tries for a takedown but Eliott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vivec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eliott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vivec has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eliott.
Eliott takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eliott throws a head kick that misses.
Vivec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eliott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vivec somewhat.
Eliott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vivec.
Ben Eliott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Vivec.
Vivec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vivec has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Eliott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eliott.
Eliott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vivec.
Vivec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eliott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vivec somewhat.
Eliott tries a head kick but it misses.
Vivec takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eliott jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vivec looks winded!
Vivec takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eliott thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vivec if he has to take too many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eliott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eliott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Eliott misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Vivec's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eliott tries to stand but Vivec is controlling his head.

Eliott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vivec manages to get back to half guard.
Eliott is pressing down on Vivec's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vivec is holding on for now.
Eliott trying to control the action but Vivec is working from the bottom.
Eliott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eliott wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eliott seems to be working for a kimura but Vivec defends the submission attempt.

Eliott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vivec trying to hold on to Eliott's head to control him but Eliott postures up.
Vivec tries to get to full guard but Eliott has control of the leg.

Vivec actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vivec looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eliott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vivec keeps working.
Eliott trying to mount his opponent but Vivec defends it.
Vivec misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Eliott wants to work for an arm triangle but Vivec is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vivec works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Vivec is looking for a triangle but Eliott pushes his legs off easily.

Vivec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eliott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eliott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vivec on the ground.
Eliott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vivec keeping moving, preventing Eliott from controlling successfully.

Vivec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eliott defends well.
Eliott wants to stand but Vivec has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Vivec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eliott defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vivec keeping moving, preventing Eliott from controlling successfully.
Vivec is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Eliott dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Crunch! Eliott slams his shin into Vivec's torso.
Eliott connects with a body shot.
Eliott lands with a cross.

Eliott feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!

Vivec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eliott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eliott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vivec keeping moving, preventing Eliott from controlling successfully.

Eliott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vivec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eliott has managed to get both his arms back between Vivec's legs - danger averted.
Eliott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Eliott trying to control the position from guard on top but Vivec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vivec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eliott defends it easily.
Vivec avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vivec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eliott defends well.
Eliott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vivec being controlled here, momentarily.
Eliott is looking to pass into half guard but Vivec pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vivec is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eliott can't keep his opponent in guard - Vivec advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Vivec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eliott sees it coming and defends easily.

Vivec is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vivec trying to mount his opponent but Eliott defends it.
Eliott tries to kick Vivec off but Vivec keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Eliott wants to get back to full guard.
Vivec trying to mount his opponent but Eliott defends it.
Eliott is pressing down on Vivec's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eliott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vivec gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Vivec drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vivec jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Eliott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vivec wants to control from the top but Eliott keeps moving.
Eliott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eliott looking for a sweep. Not yet Eliott, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eliott controls Vivec momentarily but Vivec frees himself.
Vivec wants to control from the top but Eliott keeps moving.
Vivec sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eliott's guard.
Eliott tries to get to full guard but Vivec has control of the leg.
Vivec looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vivec prevents Eliott from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vivec is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eliott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eliott is pressing down on Vivec's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Eliott dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Vivec changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eliott tries to avoid it but Vivec manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eliott to the ground. Eliott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vivec tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eliott swivels and escapes.

Eliott gets the takedown into side control.

Eliott working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vivec is not content to let Eliott control the position.
Vivec tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eliott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Eliott taking a break here but Vivec is having none of it and regains half guard.

Vivec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eliott pulls his head out easily.

Vivec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vivec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vivec is looking for a sweep. Eliott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Eliott is looking for a kimura but Vivec is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eliott to get the leverage.
Eliott is looking to advance position but Vivec won't allow it.
Vivec is looking for a sweep. Eliott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eliott is trying to control the action in half guard but Vivec is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Eliott seems to be working for a kimura but Vivec defends the submission attempt.

Eliott is working for a kimura but Vivec is defending it quite comfortably.
Vivec is trying to maintain the position but Eliott is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vivec tries to get to full guard but Eliott has control of the leg.
Eliott is trying to control. Vivec wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vivec trying to control but Eliott postures up.
Vivec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ben Eliott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vivec is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Vivec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eliott pulls his head out easily.
Vivec taking some punishment here, with Eliott in his half guard.
Vivec is staying active underneath Eliott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vivec tries to get to full guard but Eliott has control of the leg.
Vivec makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vivec.
Eliott wants to stand but Vivec is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lord Vivec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eliott trying to control the position from guard on top but Vivec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Eliott drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vivec manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eliott has Vivec in his guard.
Vivec passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vivec is trying to get an arm triangle but Eliott is defending well.

Vivec tries for a kimura but Eliott is defending well.

Vivec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vivec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Eliott is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lord Vivec.
Well Eliott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Eliott!
Our winner, Ben Eliott, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.