PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Lapointe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapointe comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Hail & Kill. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stoltzfuses Jr's choice of entrance music: Lunatic Fringe. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lapointe
vs
Stoltzfuses Jr

200 cm
30
208 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

185 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Lapointe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoltzfuses Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoltzfuses Jr scores with a leg kick.
Lapointe swings for the body but Stoltzfuses Jr moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lapointe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with a body shot.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lapointe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Lapointe checks a leg kick.

Lapointe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoltzfuses Jr trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr gets back to full guard.
Stoltzfuses Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoltzfuses Jr looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lapointe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lapointe checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws out a leg kick but Lapointe moves out of range and Stoltzfuses Jr only half commits.

Stoltzfuses Jr instigates a clinch.
Lapointe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Lapointe tries to throw a body punch but Stoltzfuses Jr avoids it by throwing Lapointe back against the cage.
Stoltzfuses Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries a knee to the head but Lapointe blocks it.
Stoltzfuses Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lapointe is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stoltzfuses Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lapointe's brow.
Lapointe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stoltzfuses Jr is keeping busy.
Lapointe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoltzfuses Jr's elbow.
Lapointe avoiding damage as Stoltzfuses Jr throws knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Stoltzfuses Jr with a knee to the head.
Stoltzfuses Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Bill Lapointe has been cut.
Lapointe takes an elbow to the temple.
Lapointe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stoltzfuses Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lapointe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lapointe slows down the pace here.
Stoltzfuses Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lapointe managing to block the knees to the body from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lapointe blocks it with crossed arms.
Stoltzfuses Jr leaning against his opponent.
Lapointe blocks an elbow strike from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoltzfuses Jr missing with knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoltzfuses Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lapointe blocks an elbow strike.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lapointe avoids it.
Lapointe tries to work over Stoltzfuses Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Lapointe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stoltzfuses Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with a head kick.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to work over Lapointe's front leg with a kick but Lapointe checks it.
Stoltzfuses Jr is looking to slow Lapointe down with leg kicks.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with a low kick as Lapointe jumps back.
Lapointe lands an overhand right.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a front kick aimed at Lapointe's knee but Lapointe avoids it well.
Lapointe shoots for a takedown but Stoltzfuses Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lapointe shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoltzfuses Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Lapointe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stoltzfuses Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for Lapointe.
Stoltzfuses Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lapointe checks a low kick from Stoltzfuses Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoltzfuses Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoltzfuses Jr is looking to chop away at Lapointe's legs.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to clinch up.
Stoltzfuses Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lapointe is able to avoid easily.

Stoltzfuses Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Lapointe's guard.
Lapointe controlling the position.

Lapointe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapointe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stoltzfuses Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoltzfuses Jr is looking for a sweep. Lapointe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lapointe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to roll over but Lapointe keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr wants to control but Lapointe is keeping busy.
Stoltzfuses Jr manages to get to full guard.
Stoltzfuses Jr has Lapointe pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Bill Lapointe wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stoltzfuses Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapointe.
A low kick from Stoltzfuses Jr is predictable there
and Lapointe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Lapointe blocks the leg kick.
Stoltzfuses Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lapointe paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Stoltzfuses Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Stoltzfuses Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lapointe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lapointe misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bill Lapointe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stoltzfuses Jr is looking to score with low kicks.

Stoltzfuses Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stoltzfuses Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lapointe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lapointe's defenses.
Lapointe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lapointe tries for a takedown but Stoltzfuses Jr manages to get underhooks.
Stoltzfuses Jr trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Lapointe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lapointe managing to block the knees to the body from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Lapointe looking to stall.
Stoltzfuses Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stoltzfuses Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lapointe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stoltzfuses Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow just above Lapointe 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stoltzfuses Jr.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lapointe blocks it with crossed arms.
Lapointe managing to block the knees to the body from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lapointe takes an elbow to the temple.
Bill Lapointe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoltzfuses Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Lapointe is blocking nicely.
Lapointe misses with a punch to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lapointe's defenses.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Lapointe blocks with his arms.
Lapointe tries to throw a body punch but Stoltzfuses Jr avoids it by throwing Lapointe back against the cage.
Stoltzfuses Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Lapointe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoltzfuses Jr backwards.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with a knee strike.
Lapointe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoltzfuses Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lapointe blocks the elbow strike.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Lapointe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lapointe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stoltzfuses Jr is keeping busy.
Lapointe misses with a body punch.
Lapointe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Stoltzfuses Jr stalling against the cage.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow just above Lapointe 's eye.
Lapointe managing to block the knees to the body from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lapointe managing to block the knees to the body from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Lapointe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoltzfuses Jr's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stoltzfuses Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lapointe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lapointe working aggressively here.
Lapointe looking to stall.
Lapointe can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Lapointe can't find room to land a body shot as Stoltzfuses Jr controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Lapointe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stoltzfuses Jr 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr!