PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei East had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

East
vs
Ellis

181 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

187 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis walks into a stiff left hand from East.
East stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and East wants it to stay on the feet.
Ellis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
East lands a nice hook to Ellis's body. Ellis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ellis.
East lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
East moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ellis.
Andrei East has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Ellis.
East lands a nice looking body shot.
Ellis walks into a jab.
Jason Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from East. No joy for Ellis on that attempt.
Ellis takes one to the chin there.
Ellis misses with a double jab
and East counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ellis thinking.
Ellis clinches but East breaks the clinch
and East counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
East with a hook.
East closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ellis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and East makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ellis looks gassed!
East scores with a jab.
East digs a good hook to Ellis's body.
East scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
East scores with a shot to the body.
East lands a jab to Ellis's midsection.
East ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East cracks Ellis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
East lands a two punch combo.
East is looking to wear down Ellis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ellis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
East moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andrei East is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by East.
East throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
East lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
East throws a shot to the body.
East is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
East changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
East lands with an uppercut that bounces Ellis off the cage and back into rage.
East lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
East lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ellis misses with a takedown
and East counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ellis thinking.
East scores with the left hand. Ellis knows he should have avoided that one.
East punishes Ellis's body with a nice straight punch.
Ellis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ellis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
East scores with a jab to the body.
East works Ellis's body with a nice hook.
Ellis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
East throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ellis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
East lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
East stalks Ellis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ellis's face. Ellis staggers backwards, shaken.
East scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danga de danga de dang - East scores with a four punch combination!
East cracks Ellis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to de liver by East. Beautiful body shot.
Ellis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
East connects with a body shot.
East lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
East connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
East scores with a jab. Ellis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
East scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ellis doesn't seem bothered though.
East connects with the punch.
East lands a body shot.
East lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
East uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ellis has time to react.
Ellis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from East finds it's way round the side to connect with Ellis's head.
East throws a good cross that connects.
Ellis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
East scores with a jab.
Ellis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ellis misses with a takedown attempt
and East makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
East sizes up Ellis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ellis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling East to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to de liver by East. Beautiful body shot.
East throws a combination. Ellis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
East lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ellis at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East scores with a jab to the head.
East digs a good body shot into Ellis's ribs.
East lands a jab to Ellis's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei East dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

East connects with a looping right hand.
East keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ellis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling East to counter with a crisp jab.
East scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ellis closes the distance but East moves to the side
and East counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ellis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, East has got the better of the exchanges.
East connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
East lands a right hook to the body.
Andrei East is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellis wants to clinch but East slips to the side
enabling East to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by East.
East scores with a shot to the body.
East bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from East.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Ellis walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
East fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ellis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
East lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ellis tries to clinch
and East counters with a stiff right hand.
Ellis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ellis is trying desperately to land a takedown but East is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ellis.
East thuds his right hand into Ellis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
East sizes up Ellis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
East scores with a shot to the body.
East moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
East lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ellis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
East connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
East fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from East finds it's target.
East scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ellis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
East scores with a jab to the body.
East connects with a right hand. Ellis shakes it off.
Ellis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
East lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
East cracks Ellis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
East is working the combinations to good effect here.
East fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ellis on the side of the head.
Ellis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
East lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
East dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
East connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
East dips to his left and cracks Ellis with an uppercut!
East scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by East there.
East scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
East bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. East catches Ellis right on the button with a cross.
Jason Ellis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellis needs to keep his hands up - East had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by East.
East scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
East lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ellis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Ellis is rocked!
East lands a right hook to the body.
Ellis is still on wobbly legs! Can East finish him?
East bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ellis's head backwards.
East dips to his left and cracks Ellis with an uppercut!
Ellis seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis darts in trying to clinch
and East counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A left lands for East.
East works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
East digs a good hook to Ellis's body.
A shot to de liver by East. Beautiful body shot.
East scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
East with a nice cross.
Ellis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and East cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
East looks to land a combination. Ellis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
East changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei East dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

East scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ellis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
East connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ellis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and East counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ellis thinking.
East closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ellis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ellis throws a hook but East avoids it easily.
Ellis walks into a stiff left hand from East.
Ellis closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling East to counter with a crisp jab.
Ellis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
East lands a jab.
Ellis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ellis walks into a straight right hand from East.
Ellis tries for a takedown but East circles away easily
and East counters with a two punch combo.
East wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
East thuds a left hand into Ellis's body.
Ellis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ellis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
East throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ellis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts East, as that shot connected.
East lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good standup being displayed there by East as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
East lands with a nice body punch.
Ellis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
East scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - East scores with a four punch combination!
Ellis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
East lands a jab to Ellis's midsection.
East moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
East scores with a jab.
East scores with a hook to the body. Ellis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
East clobbers Ellis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
East scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
East scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ellis in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis looks to clinch
and East counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by East!
Andrei East is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
East thuds his right hand into Ellis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ellis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
East cracks Ellis with a right hand to the side of the head.
East lands a right hook to the body.
East is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellis can do to turn this around?
East changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
East lands a nice hook to Ellis's body. Ellis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
East wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ellis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from East finds it's way round the side to connect with Ellis's head.
Ellis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
East lands a slapping body shot.
East's corner calls for a 1-2. East obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
East throws a series of strikes that have Ellis backpedaling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis closes the distance but East moves to the side
and East counters with a straight right hand.
East getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ellis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
East lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
East scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
East connects with a body shot.
East cracks Ellis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ellis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
East scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
East lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ellis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
East works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jason Ellis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
East scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei East showed his dominance in that final round.
Well East has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:24
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei East!