PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Eliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Slate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Eliott had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Eliott
vs
Slate

195 cm
20
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
276 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Eliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blake Slate!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eliott connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eliott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eliott moves out of range of the body kick from Slate.
Slate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eliott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eliott is defended easily by Slate.
Eliott scores with a jab.
Slate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eliott as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eliott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Slate gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slate is staying tight to Eliott's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eliott is looking to regain half guard here but Slate keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eliott keeps working.
Eliott sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Eliott is not content to let Slate control the position.
Eliott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eliott.
Slate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eliott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eliott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Eliott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slate looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slate with a flurry of punches that miss.

Eliott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slate stopping the sweep attempt from Eliott.
Slate controls from within his opponent's guard.

Eliott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slate being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eliott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slate wants to stand but Eliott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Eliott tries to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slate preventing the sweep.

Eliott looking for a triangle here. Slate is fighting it but it looks tight! Eliott pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Slate is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ben Eliott!
Ben Eliott thanked the fans post fight for their support.