PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke Ellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory has chosen It's a fight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ellington
vs
Thory

186 cm
36
200 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

188 cm
22
200 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Ellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellington misses with a body shot.
Ellington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ellington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thory lands a body shot.
Thory takes one on the button.
Thory throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ellington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thory throws a series of punches but Ellington moves out of range.
Thory misses with a body shot.

Thory closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Thory seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ellington is trying to buck Thory off.
Thory landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellington is trying to control Thory's posture but Thory avoids it.
Ellington is letting Thory control him for a moment.
Thory wants to control but Ellington is keeping him busy.
Thory throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ellington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thory on the ground.
The ground and pound from Thory seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thory cracks Ellington with a big right hand but Ellington just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ellington takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellington avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thory.
Ellington is not content to let Thory control the position.
Thory scoring with punches from side control.
Ellington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellington taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thory throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellington keeps working.

Thory tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ellington tries to bench press Thory off him but Thory keeps the position.
Thory creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thory looks up at the clock and then as Ellington takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thory smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Thory is trying to get an arm triangle but Ellington is defending well.
Ellington is trying to improve his position.
Ellington is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Thory seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ellington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thory wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thory scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ellington to see if he's OK.
Thory has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thory working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thory works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thory working the head with strikes.
Thory is looking to take a break and control but Ellington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thory scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thory scores with a couple of short elbows.
An elbow from Thory crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vic Thory dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
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.

Thory misses with a wild body shot.
Ellington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellington checks a low kick from Thory.
Ellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thory moves away.
Ellington scores with a shot to the body.
Thory lands a high kick!
Thory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ellington.
Ellington moves away from the strike by Thory.
Thory feints and then cracks Ellington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ellington down.
A shot to the liver by Thory. Beautiful body shot.
Thory lands a really nice looking cross but Ellington seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thory moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thory scores with a jab. Ellington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ellington throws out a loose jab but Thory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory misses with a takedown attempt - Ellington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ellington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thory looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vic Thory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ellington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ellington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duke Ellington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ellington.
Thory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ellington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ellington.
Ellington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thory at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thory tries to work over Ellington's front leg with a kick but Ellington checks it.
Thory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ellington.
Thory lands with a shot to the body.
Ellington throws a series of punches but Thory avoids them all with ease.
Ellington walks into a left hand.
Thory takes a swing at Ellington's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Thory.
Thory throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duke Ellington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thory misses with a straight left.
Thory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thory shoots in for a takedown but Ellington shows good takedown defense.
Thory scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thory. Ellington does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellington. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory misses with a hook. Ellington ducked under it nicely.
Ellington throws a hook but Thory blocks it.
Ellington throws a nice looking combination but Thory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ellington misses with a double jab.
Thory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellington needs to keep his hands up - Thory had a free shot at his head there.
Ellington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thory.
A low kick from Ellington is predictable there

and Thory counters with a single leg into guard. Ellington didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thory is pushing down on Ellington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ellington is fighting to maintain full guard but Thory has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ellington has hold of Thory's hands but Thory slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ellington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vic Thory has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thory wants to control but Ellington is keeping him busy.

Thory is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory tries to pass to full mount but Ellington defends it.
Thory scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thory missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ellington trying to control here.
Thory controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vic Thory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thory checks a leg kick.
Thory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellington slips a jab and a cross from Thory.
Ellington defending well as Thory loads up on a big left hand.
Thory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ellington.
Ellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thory moves away.
Ellington throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Thory counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thory throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thory takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thory working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ellington is staying active underneath Thory, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ellington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thory.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory winds up and cracks Ellington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thory missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Thory.
Thory is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thory wants to control but Ellington is keeping him busy.
Thory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Thory is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ellington defends it well.
Thory is nestled in close to Ellington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thory.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thory winds up and cracks Ellington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Thory is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ellington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Thory is looking for a kimura here.
Thory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ellington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thory slips a nice elbow through Ellington's hands, connecting with Ellington's forehead.
Ellington controlling the position well.
Vic Thory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thory winds up and cracks Ellington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thory perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ellington is in trouble now - Thory has advanced to mount!
Thory looking to finish Ellington with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ellington!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory with shots to the head and body - Ellington looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thory controlling the position easily from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellington in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thory controlling from mount.
Duke Ellington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thory's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vic Thory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thory has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Thory!
A very excited looking Vic Thory made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.