PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dimachaerus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimachaerus comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - The Unforgiven. Elkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Care Bear Countdown kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dimachaerus
vs
Elkins

183 cm
27
200 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

187 cm
32
198 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

5th Round Clothing
Brute

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 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Dimachaerus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwight Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Elkins.
Elkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimachaerus.

Elkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dimachaerus did well to prevent Elkins getting side control.
Elkins moves nicely into side control.
Dimachaerus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dimachaerus trying to hold on to Elkins's head to control him but Elkins postures up.
Elkins thows a huge punch but Dimachaerus dodges it nicely.
Elkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins is trying to control. Dimachaerus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dimachaerus taking some punishment here, with Elkins in his half guard.
Elkins lands strikes from half guard.
Elkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dimachaerus defending well though.
Dimachaerus is doing well to control the position and prevent Elkins from advancing to side control.
Dimachaerus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Elkins.
Elkins is controlling the pace.
Elkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dimachaerus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus keeping hold of Elkins's head, controlling as best he can.
Elkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elkins not doing much here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Elkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Elkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Elkins is thwarting Dimachaerus's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dimachaerus is trying to control but can't.
Elkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Elkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dimachaerus sees it coming and defends easily.
Elkins throwing shots but Dimachaerus is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dimachaerus's head.
Elkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Elkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dimachaerus trying to control from the bottom.
Elkins wants to free his trapped foot but Dimachaerus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Elkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Elkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dimachaerus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elkins is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Elkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dimachaerus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Elkins.
A low kick from Elkins is predictable there
and Dimachaerus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Elkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Elkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Elkins shoots for a takedown but Dimachaerus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Elkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dimachaerus did well to prevent Elkins getting side control.
Dimachaerus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dimachaerus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dimachaerus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Elkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dimachaerus keeping moving, preventing Elkins from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins postures up.
Elkins throwing strikes from guard but Dimachaerus blocks nicely.
Dimachaerus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dimachaerus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dimachaerus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elkins throwing strikes from guard but Dimachaerus blocks nicely.
Dimachaerus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Elkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dimachaerus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elkins.
Elkins pushes down on Dimachaerus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dimachaerus tries to roll over but Elkins keeps him under control.
Elkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dimachaerus's head.
Dimachaerus is trying to get back to full guard.
Dimachaerus controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Elkins wants to take a breather but Dimachaerus is having none of it.

Elkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dimachaerus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elkins.
Elkins is thwarting Dimachaerus's attempts to control the position.
Elkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dimachaerus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elkins.
Dimachaerus wants to get back to full guard.
Dimachaerus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Elkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Elkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dimachaerus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins postures up in Dimachaerus's guard and throws a big left but Dimachaerus blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimachaerus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dimachaerus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Elkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dimachaerus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dimachaerus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Elkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Elkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dimachaerus's calf.
Elkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dimachaerus is out of range.
Elkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Elkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elkins misses with a low kick.
Dimachaerus throws a body punch but Elkins moves out of range.
Elkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimachaerus.
Elkins tried to score with a low kick but Dimachaerus checks it.
Dimachaerus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elkins wants to land a leg kick but Dimachaerus is out of range.
Dimachaerus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimachaerus moves out of range of the body kick.
Elkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus blocks a head kick by Elkins.
Dimachaerus is looking to clinch but Elkins is avoiding it.
Elkins throws a sloppy head kick and Dimachaerus moves out of range easily.
Elkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dimachaerus swings for the body but Elkins moves out of range.
Elkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dimachaerus lands with a nice body punch.
Elkins misses with a body kick.
Elkins misses with a two punch combination.
Elkins misses with a body kick.
Dimachaerus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elkins's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins misses with a low kick.
Dimachaerus throws a hook to the side of Elkins's head but Elkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dimachaerus has time to react.
Dwight Elkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimachaerus checks the leg kick.
Elkins throws the kick towards the body but Dimachaerus avoids it.
Good work by Dimachaerus as he checks the leg kick.
Dimachaerus throws a big shot that misses.
Dimachaerus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Elkins lands a high kick!
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!
Elkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimachaerus.
Elkins fails with the takedown.
Elkins misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Elkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Elkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elkins tries for a takedown but Dimachaerus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcus Dimachaerus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Elkins.
Dimachaerus connects with a body shot.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimachaerus manages to avoid it.
Dimachaerus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elkins. Elkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Dwight Elkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dimachaerus blocks a low kick nicely.

Dimachaerus closes the distance and pushes Elkins back into the cage.
Dimachaerus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marcus Dimachaerus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimachaerus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elkins missing with knees to the body.
Dimachaerus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimachaerus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elkins backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Elkins.
Dimachaerus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elkinss head.
Dimachaerus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dimachaerus blocks an elbow strike.
Elkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Elkins has had enough of the clinch but Dimachaerus keeps him there for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkins misses with a knee to the head.
Dimachaerus misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins blocking some punches.
Dimachaerus managing to block the knees to the body from Elkins.

Elkins manages to pull guard.
Dimachaerus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Elkins has his hands on Dimachaerus's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Elkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Elkins 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Elkins!
Dwight Elkins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.