PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson's entrance music is Rammstein - Ich Will!. A fine choice. Quinton Ellis has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Olov Hermansson
vs
Ellis

178 cm
23
158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
169 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ellis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hermansson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Hermansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hermansson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hermansson is not content to let Ellis control the position.

Ellis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hermansson, who protects the arm well.
Hermansson looking for a sweep but Ellis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ellis trying to control but Hermansson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis prevents Hermansson from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ellis has hold of Hermansson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hermansson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ellis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hermansson tries to reverse the position but Ellis maintains control.
Ellis trying to control but Hermansson is having none of it.
Hermansson working to try and regain half guard.
Ellis manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hermansson to take his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson trying to control but not successfully.

Hermansson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hermansson prevents Ellis from getting a body triangle.
Hermansson just trying to survive but Ellis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hermansson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hermansson trying to control here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermansson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hermansson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hermansson tries to roll over but Ellis keeps him under control.

Ellis is working for a submission of some sort.
Hermansson tries to roll over but Ellis keeps him under control.
Hermansson wants to control but Ellis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermansson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ellis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis content to control rather than advance.

Hermansson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hermansson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ellis manages to pass to mount!
Hermansson gets back to half guard.
Hermansson is looking for a sweep. Ellis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermansson trying to control but Ellis postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hermansson looking for submissions off his back.

Hermansson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellis pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jan Olov Hermansson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ellis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hermansson swivels and escapes.
Ellis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermansson throws out the jab.
Hermansson throws a body punch but Ellis moves out of range.
Hermansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermansson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A combination from Hermansson does no damage.
Hermansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellis misses with a takedown attempt - Hermansson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ellis fails with the takedown.
Jan Olov Hermansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Ellis.
Hermansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ellis. Ellis gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hermansson avoids it really well and circles away.
Hermansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ellis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hermansson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ellis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Ellis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hermansson wants to control but Ellis postures up.
A control attempt from Hermansson but he's now mounted!
Quinton Ellis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ellis tries to control but Hermansson wriggling away.
Hermansson tries to reverse the position but Ellis maintains control.

Ellis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hermansson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hermansson is squirming around, avoiding Ellis's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis wants to take his opponent's back but Hermansson doesn't allow it.
Ellis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hermansson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Hermansson actively working from the bottom here.

Ellis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hermansson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ellis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quinton Ellis!
Quinton Ellis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.