Elisha Ellison
Career Averages
Loss Methods (1)
Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brando Peričić | 0 | 29 of 49 | 59% | 30 of 50 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:29 |
| Elisha Ellison | 0 | 3 of 9 | 33% | 3 of 9 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:13 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brando Peričić | 0 | 29 of 49 | 59% | 30 of 50 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:29 |
| Elisha Ellison | 0 | 3 of 9 | 33% | 3 of 9 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:13 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brando Peričić | 29 of 49 | 59% | 23 of 42 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 4 | 11 of 20 | 12 of 18 | 6 of 11 |
| Elisha Ellison | 3 of 9 | 33% | 2 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brando Peričić | 29 of 49 | 59% | 23 of 42 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 4 | 11 of 20 | 12 of 18 | 6 of 11 |
| Elisha Ellison | 3 of 9 | 33% | 2 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Pericic (-180); Ellison (+150)
Round 1
If these two names seem unfamiliar to you, do not feel bad. Both of these promotional newcomers were previously booked on an episode of Dana White’s Contender Series, only for the UFC to bump them onto the card likely due to Pericic’s (4-1, 0-0 UFC) team affiliation. A hulking member of City Kickboxing, “The Balkan Bear” will come in about 24 pounds heavier than his foe, Ellison (5-1, 0-0 UFC). The nicknames are a-flowin’ tonight, as Ellison’s preferred title is “Snack Panther,” which is rock solid and quite original. The burly brawlers with matching 100% finish rates will toe the line while referee Mike Beltran watches on, and they do not tap gloves together to initiate the melee.
Instead, it’s attack attack attack from Pericic, who puts his hands and feet on Ellison right out of the gate. Ellison backs off, and he takes a hefty low kick that lands with a thud and not a slap. Ellison’s first strike, a windmilling right hand, gets Pericic’s attention, but he is unable to land with an effective follow-up. Pericic says “two can play that game” and loads up on a monster right hand. Ellison goes squirrely as he takes additional damage from Pericic charging at him with his fists flying. Ellison steels himself and fires back, but not before getting clipped again. Ellison gets a modicum of space and opens up with strikes, and he pursues a takedown and presses the heavier man against the wall. Ellison decides it is in his best interest to pull guard while a larger heavyweight with a full head of steam and a lot of energy from the crowd is about to be on top of him. This is the worst strategy he could possibly employ, as “The Balkan Bear” mauls his opponent with elbows on the way down.
Pericic opens up with a blistering flurry of left hands, and as the strikes pile up, Ellison goes from being awake and alert to totally unconscious with his eyes rolling back in his head.
Beltran steps in as he sees that the City Kickboxing fighter’s work here is done, and he pulls them apart. The crowd goes wild for the first local fighter on the card getting the victory in dramatic fashion, but in the meantime, Ellison is out on the canvas for an extended amount of time. Thankfully, the Washington native comes to, and medical professionals tend to him and give him some oxygen to come back around.
The Official Result
Brando Pericic def. Elisha Ellison R1 1:55 via KO (Punches)
Expert Picks (8)
Angelo picks Brando Peričić, noting his high-level kickboxing background, athleticism, and training at City Kickboxing. He acknowledges the hype and the documentary crew but believes Brando's professional combat sports experience and size advantage over the undersized, part-time fighter Elisha Ellison will prevail. He mentions he bet on Brando at minus 120 and warns the current odds are becoming unbettable.
Big Brady picks Brando Peričić to win by first-round knockout. He notes Peričić has a kickboxing background, trains with City Kickboxing, and has a significant height and reach advantage. He also mentions Peričić has shown some grappling ability. He expects the fight to end early, as the under on 1.5 rounds is heavily juiced.
Cody picks Peričić, believing he has more power and a slightly better gas tank. He notes both are one-dimensional bangers, but Peričić is a smoother operator. He acknowledges the line has moved too far and it's a risky bet, but still thinks Peričić lands something.
Connor picks Peričić, noting that he seems violent and coordinated, and that his only loss came on short notice with a week's excuse. He thinks Peričić's size and aggression will be enough against Ellison, who fights like an inexperienced fighter trying to figure things out. However, he acknowledges both have cardio issues.
James is confident in his friend Brando Peričić, predicting a first-round knockout. He believes Peričić is a cleaner, harder hitter and that Ellison is not on the same level. He acknowledges his bias but states he truly believes Peričić will win by KO in round one.
The host notes both fighters are low-level heavyweights making their UFC debut and tend to slow down in the second round. He favors Ellison's athleticism, speed, power, and possibly grappling to get the better of Peričić, predicting a knockout victory.
The Guru leans towards Brando Peričić in a 50/50 fight, citing his training at City Kickboxing and the homecoming advantage in Australia. He notes Ellison's jiu-jitsu background but questions his competition level. He sees Peričić as the favorite and trusts his gym over Ellison's unknown camp.
Zane picks Ellison mostly as a 'why not' pick, noting that both fighters are inexperienced heavyweights with cardio issues. He thinks Ellison is violent and fast, and that Peričić's only loss came when he gassed. He expects a sloppy fight that could end quickly or become a clinch fest.
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