PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Un (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Un comes to the cage accompanied by DPRKorean National Anthem. Ben Elliott has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jong Un
vs
Elliott

178 cm
26
214 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Tab Out Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Jong Un!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Elliott!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Elliott.

Elliott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Elliott creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Elliott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Elliott has control of an arm but Jong Un manages to advance to Elliott's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Elliott preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jong Un.
Jong Un misses with punches from the back.

Jong Un is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Jong Un working for a choke but Elliott is defending well.
Elliott rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jong Un is working for a submission of some sort.
Elliott tries to roll over but Jong Un keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Elliott is looking to escape.
Jong Un thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Elliott's head.
Jong Un wants to take a breather but Elliott is having none of it.
Elliott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jong Un throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Elliott pulls Jong Un in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong Un trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jong Un got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elliott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jong Un has managed to get both his arms back between Elliott's legs - danger averted.
Elliott has Jong Un pulled in close to control his posture.
Jong Un scoring with some ground and pound.
Jong Un won't allow Elliott to get back to his feet.
Jong Un tries to stand but Elliott is controlling from the bottom.
Jong Un stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elliott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elliott wants to sweep here but Jong Un controlling him for the moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Un throwing strikes but missing.
Jong Un preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott seems keen to control Jong Un's posture.
Jong Un postures up and lands a big shot to Elliott's brow.
Jong Un pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elliott is keeping the position for now.
Jong Un trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Elliott tries to bum rush Jong Un with a series of wild strikes but Jong Un uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elliott looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Un is just out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Elliott enables Jong Un to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Elliott manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jong Un looking to pass the guard.
Jong Un postures up in Elliott's guard and throws a big left but Elliott blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jong Un postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Elliott is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jong Un, into his guard.
Jong Un keeping moving, preventing Elliott from controlling successfully.

Jong Un is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Un is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elliott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Elliott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elliott landing some decent shots from guard.
Elliott slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Elliott will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jong Un throws a jab but it's blocked by Elliott.
Jong Un ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elliott moves away.
Jong Un takes one on the button.

Elliott gets the takedown into side control.
Elliott is putting a hurting on Jong Un here, landing some big shots from side control.

Elliott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Elliott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Elliott trying to control the position but Jong Un is working away.
Jong Un tries to escape but Elliott is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Un is looking for a sweep.
Jong Un is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elliott off and has taken his back!

Jong Un is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Elliott knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Elliott for a finish.

Jong Un is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jong Un has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Elliott is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Elliott breaks Jong Un's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Elliott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jong Un swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elliott scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un keeping moving, preventing Elliott from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jong Un looking for a guillotine here but Elliott defends easily.
Elliott cracks Jong Un with a solid left hand.

Jong Un working for a triangle but Elliott defends it easily.
Elliott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Elliott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jong Un swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elliott trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Un is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jong Un is trying to keep Elliott in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Elliott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jong Un is keeping the position for now.
Ben Elliott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elliott trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Un is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jong Un trying to keep a closed guard but Elliott is proving a slippery customer.

We're going to have a standup here because Kim Jong Un wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Elliott closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jong Un's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliott trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Un is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elliott looking to pass the guard.
Elliott passes Jong Un's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Elliott tries to pass to full mount but Jong Un defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Un trying to hold on to Elliott's head to control him but Elliott postures up.
Elliott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Elliott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jong Un. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jong Un keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elliott content to control rather than advance.

Elliott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jong Un doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elliott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Elliott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jong Un misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Jong Un throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Elliott tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jong Un is in Elliott's guard.
Elliott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jong Un.
Jong Un is looking to stand up but Elliott won't let him.
Jong Un trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jong Un throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jong Un is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Elliott has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jong Un is looking to defend but Elliott has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jong Un! Elliott pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jong Un taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Elliott!