PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Flood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darios Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darios Ellis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Flood
vs
Ellis

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Flood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darios Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ellis looking to score a takedown here. Flood is defending well but Ellis drives through and ends up in Flood's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Flood looking to control.

Flood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ellis throwing strikes from guard but Flood blocks nicely.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Flood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis stopping the sweep attempt from Flood.
Ellis wants to stand but Flood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ellis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flood trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Ellis as Flood shoots in.
Ellis moves out of range of the leg kick from Flood.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Ellis misses.
Flood darts in looking for a takedown but Ellis gets double underhooks and turns Flood into the cage.
Ellis prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Flood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ellis pulls his leg out and moves away.

Ellis moves into the clinch successfully.
Ellis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Ellis.
Ellis prevents a takedown attempt there.

Ellis successfully pulls guard.
Flood stays in close to Ellis's body and controls the position.
Ellis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flood wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Ellis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ellis trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Darios Ellis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ellis stuffs the takedown.
Flood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Ellis. No joy for Flood on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flood misses with a low kick.

Flood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ellis!
Flood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellis keeps working.

Flood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ellis, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is looking for a sweep.
Flood is looking to take a break and control but Ellis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Flood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ellis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Flood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ellis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellis keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ellis is not content to let Flood control the position.

Flood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ellis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ellis being controlled for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Flood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ellis has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Flood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ellis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Darios Ellis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flood shoots in looking for a takedown but Ellis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flood shoots in for a takedown but Ellis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ellis tries to clinch there but Flood circles away.
Ellis tried to score with a low kick but Flood checks it.

Ellis moves into the clinch.
Flood jumps guard but Ellis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Flood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ellis just stands there and leans against the cage.

Ellis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Flood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Flood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ellis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Flood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ellis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flood laying and praying for a moment but Ellis takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jake Flood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis is looking for a sweep. Flood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ellis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flood wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Ellis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flood is controlling him.

Flood drops back looking for a leg! Ellis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ellis manages to kick Flood off! Flood jumps back into Ellis's guard.
Flood trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wants to sweep but no luck.
Flood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Flood from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Flood wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ellis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ellis tries to clinch but Flood is having none of it.
Flood shoots in for a double leg but Ellis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellis avoids it really well and circles away.
Flood tries for a takedown but Ellis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a right and a left that Flood avoids nicely.

Ellis feints and as Flood raises his hands in defense, Ellis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ellis throws a big right hand that misses.

Flood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ellis trying to control but Flood is working from the bottom.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Ellis is looking to stand up but Flood won't let him.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Flood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ellis is sitting in close to Flood's body. Flood has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ellis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ellis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Flood.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Flood!