PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donald Elbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Elbert
vs
Longworth

170 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donald Elbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinnie Longworth!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Longworth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Elbert blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth postures up in Elbert's guard and throws a big left but Elbert blocks it.
Longworth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Longworth chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Longworth drops back looking for a leg! Elbert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elbert manages to kick Longworth off! Longworth jumps back into Elbert's guard.
Elbert keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.

Longworth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Longworth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Elbert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Longworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Longworth is in close to Elbert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Longworth throwing strikes but missing.
Longworth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Longworth cracks Elbert with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth connects with a couple of short punches.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Elbert blocks nicely.
Longworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Longworth advances to half guard.
Longworth slows the pace down in half guard.
Longworth is pressing down on Elbert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Elbert is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Longworth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Elbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longworth.
Longworth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Longworth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Elbert taking some punishment here, with Longworth in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
That's time! Elbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Longworth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elbert as he avoids it easily.
Longworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Longworth shoots in looking for a takedown. Elbert tries to sprawl out of it but Longworth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elbert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elbert lands a nice looking body shot.
Elbert cracks Longworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Longworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, jab by Elbert - just one landing.
Longworth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Longworth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Elbert moves into range and connects with a jab.
Longworth tries to clinch but Elbert is having none of it.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elbert is fending him off so far but Longworth persists. Nope, Elbert circles away and we're back to standing.
Donald Elbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elbert.
Longworth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elbert circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Longworth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longworth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Longworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Longworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Longworth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Longworth throwing strikes but missing.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Elbert blocks nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elbert as he jumps to the side.
Elbert scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elbert avoids it really well and circles away.
Donald Elbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elbert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Longworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elbert avoids it really well and circles away.
Longworth fails to land the takedown.
Longworth shoots in for a double leg but Elbert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elbert lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elbert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Longworth is breathing heavily.
Longworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Longworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Longworth walks into a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Longworth.
Elbert lands with a cross.
Elbert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Longworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Longworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elbert scores with a sloppy right hand. Longworth should have avoided that one.
Longworth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Elbert does it's job there.
Elbert scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Longworth tries for a takedown but Elbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth misses with a takedown attempt - Elbert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Longworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Longworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Longworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Longworth drops his hands momentarily and Elbert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Longworth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Longworth is taking a breather. Elbert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Elbert dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Longworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Longworth shoots in looking for a takedown. Elbert tries to sprawl out of it but Longworth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elbert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Longworth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Longworth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice jab there from Elbert.
Elbert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Elbert leaves Longworth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donald Elbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Longworth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Elbert to the ground. Longworth is now in Elbert's guard.
Longworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Longworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elbert keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Longworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elbert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Elbert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Longworth controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Longworth landing some decent shots from guard.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Longworth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elbert taking some punishment here, with Longworth in his half guard.
Elbert is looking for a sweep. Longworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Longworth thows a huge punch but Elbert dodges it nicely.

Longworth has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Elbert defend it? Longworth steps over the head and cranks it - Elbert is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Longworth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinnie Longworth!
After winning the bout, Vinnie Longworth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.