PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis's entrance music is Avril Lavigne - Hot. A fine choice. Beck has chosen Cell Therapy by Goodie Mob as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ellis
vs
Beck

177 cm
26
180 lbs
22 - 6 - 0

182 cm
26
182 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

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World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class 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 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Virgil Beck!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellis stuffs the takedown.
Beck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A right-left combo lands from Beck.
Virgil Beck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Ellis.

Beck bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beck looking to control but instead Ellis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Beck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beck is trying to control the action in half guard but Ellis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis tries to get to full guard but Beck has control of the leg.
Beck thows a huge punch but Ellis dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis is looking to improve his position.
Ellis is looking to control Beck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ellis avoid being mounted?
Beck tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ellis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beck is looking to take a break and control but Ellis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ellis taking some punishment here, with Beck in his half guard.
Ellis is not content to let Beck control the position.
Beck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is trying to control but can't.
Beck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ellis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Beck moves into full mount! Ellis won't be happy about that!
Beck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ellis is looking to escape.
Ellis blocking the ground and pound.
Beck thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ellis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Beck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beck punching from mount but Ellis doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Beck working Ellis over with strikes here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beck with a couple of short strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Beck there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Beck tries to control but Ellis wriggling away.
Beck dominating with strikes here.
Beck wants to control the pace but Ellis is squirming around nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck with shots to the head and body - Ellis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ellis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Beck there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Beck throwing strikes here but Ellis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Beck throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ellis because Beck loaded up on that one.
Ellis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beck tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Beck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ellis is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis tries to hold on but Beck postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Beck dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Beck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ellis gets full guard.
Beck tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellis is retaining full guard.
Beck stopping the sweep attempt from Ellis.
Beck looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beck working some strikes from top position.
Ellis keeping full guard, as Beck tries to pass.
Beck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beck throws a big elbow that misses.
Beck looking to pass the guard.
Ellis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ellis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beck.
Beckis looking to pass into half guard but Ellis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ellis is in guard.

Ellis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ellis has managed to get both his arms back between Beck's legs - danger averted.
Beck controls Ellis momentarily but Ellis frees himself.
Ellis wants to control from the top but Beck keeps moving.
Ellis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beck pulls Ellis in close to prevent any damage.
Beck looking for a sweep. Not yet Beck, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis trying to control but Beck is working from the bottom.
Beck throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ellis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beck.
Beck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ellis.
Beck finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ellis throws a head kick that misses.
Ellis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beck.
The fighters circling - Beck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ellis throws a poor cross that misses
and Beck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anthony Ellis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beck tries for a takedown but Ellis circles away easily
and Ellis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Ellis.
Ellis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis dodges the punch combination from Beck.
Beck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Beck has closed the distance and engaged Ellis in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ellis.
Ellis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beck backwards.
Beck tries to throw a body punch but Ellis avoids it by throwing Beck back against the cage.
Ellis misses with a body punch.
Beck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Beck is looking to control Ellis's arms but Ellis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beck has his back to the cage.
Beck prevents a body shot from Ellis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis is leaning against Beck and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beck is breathing heavily.
Ellis can't find room to land a body shot as Beck controls the action.
Beck can't find room to land a body shot as Ellis controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
Ellis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Beck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ellis scores with a nice right hand.

Beck rushes Ellis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ellis blocks a body shot from Beck.
Ellis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Beck manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Ellis.
Nice shot by Ellis.
Beck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ellis connects with a right hand. Beck shakes it off.
Beck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Beck moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Ellis.
Beck throws a leg kick
and Ellis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anthony Ellis is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Ellis misses.
Beck throws a hook but Ellis blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellis misses the target.
Beck loads up on a big right hand but Ellis slips the punch.
Beck shoots for a double leg takedown but Ellis sprawls well. He's pushed Beck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Beck feints and as Ellis raises his hands in defense, Beck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Virgil Beck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Beck from controlling successfully.
Beckis looking to pass into half guard but Ellis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ellis is in guard.
Ellis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ellis stopping the sweep attempt from Beck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ellis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beck keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Beck trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ellis lands a really nice looking cross but Beck seems unphased.
Beck has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beck there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ellis tries to clinch there but Beck circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ellis - that will leave a mark!

Beck moves into the clinch.
Ellis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beck tries to break the clinch but Ellis is controlling the position.
Ellis can't find room to land a body shot as Beck controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Beck.
Ellis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ellis.
Beck scores with a hook to the body.
Ellis scores with a shoulder strike.
Beck blocks an uppercut.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beck tries to break free but Ellis pushes him back against the cage.
Ellis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
Beck blocking some punches.

Beck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ellis's hands.
Beck tries to score with a low kick but Ellis moves his leg out of the way.
Virgil Beck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ellis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beck.
Beck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ellis pinned against the cage. Ellis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ellis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ellis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beck has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Beck!
Virgil Beck thanked the fans post fight for their support.