PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hi Howareyou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Elliot
vs
Howareyou

190 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Elliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hi Howareyou!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliot throws a right hand that Howareyou ducks under and follows up with a left that Howareyou also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Howareyou.
Elliot shoots in and drives through. Howareyou sprawls well.
Elliot lands with a nice combination. Howareyou backs away looking to recover.
Howareyou swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Howareyou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Elliot lands a body shot.
Howareyou throws a leg kick that misses.
Howareyou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howareyou wants it to stay on the feet.
Howareyou throws a hook but Elliot avoids it easily.
Elliot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howareyou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Elliot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Howareyou.
Elliot checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Howareyou.
Danga de danga de dang - Elliot scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howareyou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elliot slips a straight right by Howareyou.
Elliot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Howareyou fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Elliot is out of range.
Howareyou throws a leg kick
and Elliot counters with a left and a right that stings Howareyou.
Hi Howareyou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elliot shoots in looking for a takedown. Howareyou tries to sprawl out of it but Elliot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howareyou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howareyou throws a leg kick but Elliot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Howareyou fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Elliot checks it well.
Howareyou throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Elliot.

It looks like Brandon Elliot has been cut.
Howareyou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Elliot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howareyou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howareyou has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Howareyou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howareyou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elliot. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howareyou connects with an inside leg kick.
Elliot is breathing heavily.
Elliot blocks a head kick by Howareyou.
Elliot checks a leg kick.
Elliot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howareyou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Howareyou lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Elliot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Elliot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Elliot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howareyou but Howareyou pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elliot checks a low kick from Howareyou.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Elliot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Elliot gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Elliot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howareyou wants to land a leg kick but Elliot is out of range.
Howareyou misses with a low kick as Elliot jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Howareyou.
Elliot wants to clinch.
Howareyou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Howareyou.
Howareyou wants to land a leg kick but Elliot is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Elliot checks a leg kick.

Elliot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Howareyou is looking to break free of the clinch but Elliot has double underhooks.
Howareyou avoids a wild elbow strike from Elliot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Elliot. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Elliot turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Elliot manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Elliot tries to advance to mount but Howareyou denies him.
Howareyou is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hi Howareyou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Elliot's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Elliot misses with a takedown attempt - Howareyou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elliot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howareyou tried to score with a low kick but Elliot checks it.
Hi Howareyou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howareyou lands a leg kick that knocks Elliot off balance momentarily.
Elliot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Howareyou can pounce on him.
Howareyou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elliot misses with a takedown attempt - Howareyou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Elliot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howareyou throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Elliot.
Elliot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elliot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howareyou as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot checks a leg kick nicely.
Elliot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Howareyou defends it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Elliot blocks the leg kick.
Howareyou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elliot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elliot throws a sloppy head kick
and Howareyou counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Howareyou.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Howareyou, right into the meat.
Howareyou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Howareyou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Howareyou.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Howareyou lands but Elliot takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Howareyou!
Elliot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Howareyou fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Elliot checks it well.
Howareyou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Howareyou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Elliot.
Elliot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Howareyou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howareyou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Howareyou throws a front kick aimed at Elliot's knee but Elliot avoids it well.
That kick from Howareyou tenderised Elliot's leg. Elliot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elliot avoids the head kick by Howareyou.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot tries to clinch up but Howareyou circles away and keeps his distance.
Howareyou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howareyou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elliot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Elliot shoots in looking for a takedown. Howareyou tries to sprawl out of it but Elliot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howareyou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howareyou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howareyou connects with an inside leg kick.
Howareyou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Howareyou.
Brandon Elliot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howareyou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howareyou tries to work over Elliot's front leg with a kick but Elliot checks it.
Howareyou throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Howareyou misses with a body kick.
Howareyou throws a leg kick but Elliot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elliot checks the leg kick.
Howareyou takes a swing at Elliot's ribcage but misses.
Elliot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Howareyou.
Howareyou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Elliot is out of range and Howareyou settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howareyou attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Howareyou.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Elliot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hi Howareyou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Elliot's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

An inside leg kick from Howareyou misses.
Howareyou throws a low kick but Elliot moves out of range easily.

Elliot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howareyou is looking to escape.
Howareyou regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Elliot.
Elliot wants to get up but he can't break Howareyou's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Howareyou keeping moving, preventing Elliot from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brandon Elliot just wasn't active enough.
Nice body kick from Howareyou.
Elliot fails with the takedown
and Howareyou makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Howareyou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Elliot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howareyou attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elliot blocks a leg kick.
Howareyou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Howareyou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hi Howareyou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howareyou throws a solid leg kick but Elliot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Howareyou.
Howareyou plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Howareyou tries to score with a low kick but Elliot moves his leg out of the way.
Howareyou throws a wild body kick that Elliot sees coming a mile off.
Howareyou throws a low kick but Elliot avoids it.
Howareyou lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Howareyou throws a leg kick but Elliot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Howareyou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elliot avoids the body shot from Howareyou.
Elliot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elliot checks the leg kick nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howareyou lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elliot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Elliot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Howareyou keeping moving, preventing Elliot from controlling successfully.
Howareyou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Brandon Elliot has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Howareyou explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Elliot tries to clinch but Howareyou moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howareyou scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Howareyou there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Howareyou delivers a nice body kick.
Howareyou wants to slow Elliot down by chopping away at his legs.
Howareyou attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Howareyou turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elliot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elliot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howareyou thows a leg kick but Elliot checks it

and Elliot moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howareyou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brandon Elliot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elliot goes for a takedown attempt but Howareyou pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hi Howareyou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howareyou winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hi Howareyou!