PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Eliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Porunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Eliott could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ilya Porunov's chin.

Eliott
vs
Porunov

185 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
28
190 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Eliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Porunov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eliott tries for a takedown but Porunov circles away easily

and Porunov counters with a single leg into guard. Eliott didn't expect that.

Eliott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Porunov is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porunov advances to half guard.
Eliott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Porunov.

Eliott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eliott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Porunov is working away from the top position though.
Eliott is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Porunov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Porunov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Eliott!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porunov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Eliott tries to lock up and control but Porunov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Porunov trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eliott tries to lock up and control but Porunov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Porunov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eliott is looking to escape.
Eliott wants to hold on but Porunov pushes him away.

Porunov has control of Eliott's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Eliott regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Eliott is trying to escape the mount.
Eliott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Eliott regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Porunov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eliott manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Porunov has Eliott in his guard.
Porunov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Eliott drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Porunov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eliott has Porunov in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Eliott looking for a guillotine here but Porunov defends easily.
Eliott is breathing heavily.

Eliott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Porunov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Porunov passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eliott trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Porunov manages to pass to mount!
Porunov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Porunov stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Eliott or perhaps it was just good defense by Porunov which made him look bad.
Eliott with a lazy takedown attempt

and Porunov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Eliott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eliott wants to get back to full guard.

Porunov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eliott has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porunov trying to control from half guard but Eliott is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Porunov seems to be working for a kimura but Eliott defends the submission attempt.

Porunov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Porunov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eliott keeps working.

Porunov is working for a kimura but Eliott is defending it quite comfortably.

Porunov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eliott has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Ilya Porunov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Porunov slaps away a takedown attempt from Eliott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eliott fails with a takedown attempt.
Eliott shoots and misses

and Porunov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eliott won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Eliott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eliott wants to control but Porunov postures up.
Eliott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Porunov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Porunov stands up and beckons Eliott to his feet.

Porunov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eliott's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porunov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Porunov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eliott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Porunov sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Porunov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eliott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Porunov.
Porunov wants to control but Eliott is keeping him busy.
Eliott trying to control from the bottom.
Eliott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Porunov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eliott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eliott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Porunov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eliott is pressing down on Porunov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Porunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Eliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porunov stands and throws Eliott's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eliott sneaks back into half guard.
Porunov is trying to control the action in half guard but Eliott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eliott is trying to maintain the position but Porunov is very close to passing his half guard.

Porunov is looking for a kimura here.
Eliott is looking for a sweep. Porunov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porunov is looking to advance position but Eliott won't allow it.
Eliott gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Eliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Eliott working for a triangle but Porunov defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Porunov stands and steps away. Eliott gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Porunov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eliott to the ground. Porunov is now in Eliott's guard.
Eliott trying to control the position.
Porunov stands and throws Eliott's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Porunov stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Porunov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eliott to the mat! Eliott manages to get full guard.
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!

Eliott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Porunov defends it easily.
Eliott keeping moving, preventing Porunov from controlling successfully.
Porunov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eliott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Porunov wants to stand but Eliott is controlling his posture from full guard.
Porunov trying to control but Eliott is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Porunov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Eliott tries to clinch up but Porunov circles away and keeps his distance.

Eliott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Porunov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ilya Porunov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Porunov is trying to keep Eliott in close.
Porunov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porunov trying to keep a closed guard but Eliott is proving a slippery customer.
Porunov is pulling down on Eliott's head to control his posture.
Eliott postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Porunov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eliott's guard.

Porunov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Porunov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eliott wants to improve his position but Porunov is controlling well.
Eliott is working hard here to advance position.

Porunov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eliott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eliott manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porunov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eliott keeping full guard, as Porunov tries to pass.

Eliott is working an open guard so Porunov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eliott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eliott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Porunov tries to avoid it but Eliott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Porunov to the ground. Porunov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Porunov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Porunov lands in his opponent's guard.
Porunov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porunov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Eliott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Porunov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Porunov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eliott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Porunov throws a big elbow that misses.
Porunov postures up.
Porunov tries to free his leg and advance position but Eliott is retaining full guard.
Porunov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Porunov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eliott looking for a sweep. Not yet Eliott, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eliott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Porunov defends well.
Porunov wants to control from the top but Eliott keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Eliott working a defensive guard here.
Porunov throws a big elbow that misses.
Porunov wants to control from the top but Eliott keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ilya Porunov.
Porunov stuffs the takedown.
Jon Eliott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilya Porunov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Eliott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eliott misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Porunov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Porunov 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Porunov!