PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Bedlaminov (ranked 1426 p4p, 155 weight class) and Marv Ellis (ranked 2849 p4p, 294 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bedlaminov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Call to Arms. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bedlaminov
vs
Ellis

190 cm
25
260 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

193 cm
22
256 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Bedlaminov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marv Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bedlaminov misses with a left hand
letting Ellis counter with a right hand.
Ellis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bedlaminov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ellis throws a hook but Bedlaminov blocks it.
Ellis looks to score with a jab to the body but Bedlaminov is just out of range.
Bedlaminov throws out a leg kick but Ellis moves out of range and Bedlaminov only half commits.
Bedlaminov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ellis defending well as Bedlaminov loads up on a big left hand.
Bedlaminov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ellis throws an overhand right that lands on Bedlaminov's shoulder, as Bedlaminov tries to avoid the shot.
Bedlaminov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ellis under the eye.

It looks like Marv Ellis has been cut.
Ellis darts in trying to clinch
and Bedlaminov counters with a straight right hand.
Bedlaminov takes a swing at Ellis's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis looks to throw the jab but Bedlaminov is out of range.
Bedlaminov misses with a straight right.
Ellis has a takedown stuffed.
Ellis slips a straight right by Bedlaminov.
Ellis misses with a jab to the body
and Ellis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bedlaminov misses the target.
The fighters circling - Ellis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bedlaminov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bedlaminov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ellis misses with a series of wild punches.
Ellis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Ellis.
Bedlaminov throws a hook to the side of Ellis's head but Ellis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bedlaminov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ellis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bedlaminov.
Ellis misses with a right hand
and Bedlaminov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ellis lands a really nice looking cross but Bedlaminov seems unphased.

Bedlaminov gets caught flat footed, as Ellis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bedlaminov is controlling Ellis's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Ellis preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis trying to control but Bedlaminov is working from the bottom.
Bedlaminov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bedlaminov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ellis keeping moving, preventing Bedlaminov from controlling successfully.
Ellis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ellis is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bedlaminov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ellis's body to avoid the submission. Ellis has instead reached around Bedlaminov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ellis arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marv Ellis!
Marv Ellis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing, into his post fight interview.