PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Tyler the Creator, Yonkers. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Brown
vs
Elliott

185 cm
26
256 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Elliott!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown moves to clinch but Elliott breaks away

and Elliott counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elliott will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.
Elliott landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elliott lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Elliott has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brown is trying to keep an underhook but Elliott manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elliott trying to advance position but Brown counters by regaining guard.
Elliott wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elliott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elliott.
Elliott tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Elliott from controlling successfully.
Elliott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Elliott postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.

Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elliott is aware though and is defending well.
Elliott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Elliott was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Elliott shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Elliott controlling from the top position.
Elliott looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elliott wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Elliott is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Elliott has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elliott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Elliott pushes his legs off easily.
Elliott forces his way into half guard.

Elliott is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Elliott sits in half guard.
Elliott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elliott controlling the pace.
Elliott scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elliott is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.

Elliott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Elliott stalling away here and it's allowed Brown to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Elliott 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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Elliott.
Elliott working away.
Elliott has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.

Elliott goes for an armbar but Brown turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brown.
Elliott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliott trying to control the position.
Elliott might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Elliott dives on top into guard.
Elliott wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Elliott lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Elliott dives on top into guard.
Elliott passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elliott is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Elliott is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Brown still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Brown has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Elliott is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown working away.

Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elliott, who protects the arm well.

Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Elliott is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Elliott has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Elliott.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliott wants to take a breather but Brown manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Elliott.
Elliott passes into half guard.
Jon Elliott has got the better of the ground game so far.

Elliott is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elliott to get the leverage.
Elliott trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Elliott is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Elliott works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Elliott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Elliott looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
My spies in Machine Shop Training Center inform me that Elliott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Elliott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Elliott postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brown is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Elliott, into his guard.

Brown has gone for a leg lock! Elliott slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Elliott from controlling successfully.
Elliott passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Elliott trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.

Elliott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown is staying active underneath Elliott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott is just content to waste time from the top position. Brown takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Elliott from controlling successfully.
Elliott trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Elliott trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Elliott is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Elliott has escaped and now he's on top!
Elliott wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jon Elliott has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Elliott looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Elliott drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
Jon Elliott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Elliott trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Elliott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Elliott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Elliott!