PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Kei Katsuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsuro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drake/Travis Barker - Forever Remix! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ken Kei Katsuro has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Elkins
vs
Kei Katsuro

170 cm
23
152 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
151 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Crippler's Corner
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Elkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Kei Katsuro!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkins digs a good hook to Katsuro's body.
Elkins works Katsuro's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Elkins.
Elkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elkins avoids the head kick by Katsuro.

Katsuro shoots in and bounces Elkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Katsuro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Elkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Elkins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Katsuro working away.
Katsuro prevents Elkins from escaping the position.

Katsuro decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins stalks Katsuro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Katsuro's face. Katsuro staggers backwards, shaken.
Elkins misses the shot to the body.
Elkins throws a series of punches but Katsuro avoids them all with ease.
Cody Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Elkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Katsuro, pushing him back against the cage.
Elkins is pressed up against the cage. Katsuro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elkins down to the mat. Elkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Elkins has managed to clinch.
Elkins is working Katsuro over against the cage.
Elkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Katsuro looks gassed!
Katsuro can't break the clinch.
Katsuro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Katsuro tries to pull guard but Elkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Katsuro drops back down to his feet.
Cody Elkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Kei Katsuro.
Elkins lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Elkins - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Elkins.

Elkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elkins punishes Katsuro's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Elkins!

It looks like Ken Kei Katsuro has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsuro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Elkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Elkins moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Elkins.

Elkins breaks the clinch.
Elkins lands a jab to the nose.
Katsuro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.

Elkins clinches up with Katsuro and pushes him back against the cage.
Elkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Elkins pushes Katsuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Elkins manages to break the clinch.
Elkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Katsuro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Katsuro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Katsuro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Elkins rushes Katsuro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Elkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Elkins closes the distance and clinches.
Elkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Katsuro or not.
Elkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins presses Katsuro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Elkins lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Elkins as the two fighters clinch.
Katsuro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elkins pulls his leg out and moves away.

Elkins moves into range and clinches up with Katsuro.
Elkins digs a right hand into Katsuro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katsuro's gas tank.

Elkins breaks from the clinch.

Elkins closes the distance and clinches.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Elkins scores with a four punch combination!
Katsuro slips a jab and a cross from Elkins.
Elkins lands a right hook to the body.
Katsuro dodges the punch combination from Elkins.

Elkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Katsuro, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Elkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Elkins pushes Katsuro up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Elkins.
A hook to the body from Elkins.
Elkins lands a body punch.
Elkins lands a body punch.
Elkins presses Katsuro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Katsuro prevents Elkins from breaking the clinch.
Elkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Katsuro won't allow it.
Elkins digs a right hand underneath Katsuro's ribcage. Katsuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elkins lands a nice shot to the body.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Elkins rushes Katsuro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Katsuro jumps guard but Elkins stands there with Katsuro around his waist. Katsuro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Elkins cracks Katsuro with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elkins works on Katsuro's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Elkins.
Elkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Katsuro prevents Elkins from breaking the clinch.
Elkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Elkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Kei Katsuro's cut.
That's time! Elkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Elkins digs a good body shot into Katsuro's ribs.
Elkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katsuro can do to turn this around?
Elkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Katsuro.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Katsuro tries a head kick but it misses.
Elkins misses with a few strikes there.
Elkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Katsuro at a distance.
Katsuro dodges the punch combination from Elkins.
Elkins lands a body shot.
Elkins misses with a jab, cross combination.

Elkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Elkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins wants to free his trapped foot but Katsuro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Elkins there.
Elkins not doing much here.
Katsuro wants to improve his position but Elkins is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Katsuro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Elkins scores with a couple of nice shots.

Katsuro is defending against the submission attempts here by Elkins.
Elkins winds up and cracks Katsuro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Katsuro tries to get to full guard but Elkins has control of the leg.
Elkins working Katsuro over with strikes.
Elkins working Katsuro over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins trying to control the pace.

Elkins seems to be looking for submissions.

Elkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elkins blocks the strikes from Katsuro.
Elkins drops an elbow to the side of Katsuro's head.

Elkins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsuro.
Katsuro has his takedown stuffed
and Elkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Elkins darts in and clinches Katsuro up against the cage.
Elkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Katsuro or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Elkins.

Elkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cody Elkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Elkins throws a series of punches but Katsuro moves out of range.
Elkins misses with a wild combination.

Elkins closes the distance and clinches.

Katsuro successfully pulls guard.

Elkins stands and steps away. Katsuro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Katsuro wants to clinch

and Elkins moves into the clinch.
Elkins cracks Katsuro with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Elkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ken Kei Katsuro'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.

Elkins lands a two punch combo.
Katsuro darts in trying to clinch
and Elkins counters with a two punch combo.
Katsuro tries to clinch but Elkins moves away
and Elkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Katsuro thinking.

Elkins closes the distance and clinches.
Elkins lands a shot to the body.
Elkins is trying to break the clinch but Katsuro has him pressed against the cage.
Katsuro jumps guard but Elkins stands there with Katsuro around his waist. Katsuro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Katsuro is working for takedown but Elkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Elkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elkins lands a shot to the body.

Elkins breaks the clinch.
Katsuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Elkins lands a with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkins throws a series of punches but Katsuro moves out of range.
Elkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elkins cracks Katsuro with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katsuro backs up against the cage.

Elkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Elkins is trying to break the clinch but Katsuro has him pressed against the cage.
Cody Elkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elkins.
A right hand to the body from Elkins.
Elkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Elkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Elkins digs a right hand into Katsuro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katsuro's gas tank.
Elkins cracks Katsuro with a nice body shot.
Elkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Katsuro or not.
Katsuro tries for a takedown but Elkins manages to get underhooks.
Cody Elkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Kei Katsuro.
Elkins presses Katsuro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Elkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Katsuro or not.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Elkins clinches up with Katsuro and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Elkins.
Good body shot from Elkins.
Elkins digs a right hand into Katsuro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katsuro's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Katsuro won't allow it.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Katsuro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katsuro looks to clinch
and Elkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Katsuro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elkins jabs at Katsuro's body.
Katsuro dodges the punch combination from Elkins.

Elkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Katsuro, pushing him back against the cage.
Elkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elkins can't break the clinch.
Elkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Katsuro has double underhooks.
Elkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Elkins is leaning against Katsuro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Elkins.
Elkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elkins pushes Katsuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Elkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsuro.
A short body shot lands from Elkins as the two fighters clinch.
Elkins pushes Katsuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Elkins.
Katsuro keeps control of Elkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elkins cracks Katsuro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Elkins stuns Katsuro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Katsuro at a distance.

Elkins gets a clinch.
Katsuro fails to pull guard.
Elkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katsuro has him pressed against the cage.
Elkins digs a right hand into Katsuro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katsuro's gas tank.
Elkins digs a right hand underneath Katsuro's ribcage. Katsuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elkins lands a shot to the body.
Katsuro prevents Elkins from breaking the clinch.
Katsuro tries to break the clinch but Elkins is controlling the position.
Elkins is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Elkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Katsuro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elkins prevents it.
Elkins is trying to break free.
Elkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Elkins.
Elkins is leaning against Katsuro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katsuro.
A body shot lands from Elkins.
Nice body punch from Elkins - that landed with a thud.
Elkins tries to break the clinch but Katsuro is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katsuro has him pressed against the cage.
Elkins digs a right hand into Katsuro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katsuro's gas tank.
Katsuro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Elkins.
Elkins lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Elkins clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Kei Katsuro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Elkins rushes Katsuro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Katsuro jumps guard but Elkins stands there with Katsuro around his waist. Katsuro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Elkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Katsuro.
Elkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elkins digs a right hand into Katsuro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katsuro's gas tank.
Elkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katsuro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elkins.
A left hand lands to the body for Elkins.
Elkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Katsuro has double underhooks.

Elkins manages to break the clinch.
Elkins is looking to wear down Katsuro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elkins throws a right and a left that Katsuro avoids nicely.

Elkins drives through and clinches with Katsuro against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Elkins lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Elkins.
Elkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Elkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Katsuro or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins is working Katsuro over against the cage.
Elkins is working Katsuro over against the cage.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elkins lands a with a good body shot.
Elkins throws a nice looking combination but Katsuro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Katsuro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Elkins stalks Katsuro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Katsuro's face. Katsuro staggers backwards, shaken.
Elkins throws a right and a left that Katsuro avoids nicely.

Elkins has Katsuro up against the cage in a clinch.
Katsuro fails to pull guard.
Cody Elkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Kei Katsuro.
Elkins works on Katsuro's body with a couple of short punches.
Elkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elkins lands a nice shot to the body.

Elkins breaks the clinch.
Elkins throws a series of punches but Katsuro moves out of range.
Elkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Elkins gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro tries to pull guard but Elkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Katsuro drops back down to his feet.
Elkins presses Katsuro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Elkins.
Katsuro tries to pull guard but Elkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Katsuro drops back down to his feet.
Elkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katsuro has him pressed against the cage.
Elkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Katsuro keeps control of Elkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elkins is leaning against Katsuro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elkins works on Katsuro's body with a couple of short punches.
Elkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katsuro.
Elkins digs a right hand into Katsuro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katsuro's gas tank.
Katsuro misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Elkins.
Nice body punch from Elkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins is trying to break the clinch but Katsuro has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Elkins.
Elkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Elkins lands a body shot.
Elkins lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Elkins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elkins manages to break the clinch.
Elkins misses with a double jab.
Elkins throws a right and a left that Katsuro avoids nicely.

Elkins drives through and clinches with Katsuro against the cage.
Elkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Katsuro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Elkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Katsuro or not.
Elkins has had enough of the clinch but Katsuro keeps him there for the moment.
Katsuro prevents Elkins from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Elkins.
Katsuro fails to pull guard.
Elkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Katsuro or not.

Elkins manages to break the clinch.

Katsuro tries to keep at a distance but Elkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elkins lands a nice shot to the body.

Elkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Elkins moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Elkins.
Elkins digs a right hand underneath Katsuro's ribcage. Katsuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katsuro.
A hook to the body from Elkins.
Elkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katsuro.
Elkins is trying to break the clinch but Katsuro has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Elkins as the two fighters clinch.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Elkins.
Elkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katsuro backs up against the cage.

Elkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Elkins as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elkins.

Elkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elkins cracks a nice hook into Katsuro's ribs.

Elkins clinches up against the cage.
Elkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Katsuro fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Elkins had his way with Ken Kei Katsuro in that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Kei Katsuro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Elkins tries to bum rush Katsuro with a series of wild strikes but Katsuro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elkins lands a nice hook to Katsuro's body. Katsuro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Katsuro has his takedown stuffed
enabling Elkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Elkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Elkins has closed the distance and engaged Katsuro in a clinch.
Katsuro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Elkins just stands there and leans against the cage.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Elkins.
Cody Elkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elkins scores with a hook to the body. Katsuro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Elkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katsuro backs up against the cage.
Elkins throws a one two combo.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Elkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elkins throws a nice looking combination but Katsuro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Elkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Katsuro sprawls well initially but Elkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Elkins wants to free his trapped foot but Katsuro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Elkins throwing shots but Katsuro is blocking nicely.

Elkins stands up and beckons Katsuro to join him on the feet.
Cody Elkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katsuro looks to clinch
and Elkins counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Elkins.
Katsuro fails with the takedown
and Elkins counters with a nice body shot.
Cody Elkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Kei Katsuro.
Katsuro misses with a takedown attempt
and Elkins counters with a two punch combo.
Elkins throws a right hand that Katsuro ducks under and follows up with a left that Katsuro also avoids with ease.
Elkins misses with the combination.
Katsuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Elkins closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Elkins.
A right hook to the body lands for Elkins.
Elkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Katsuro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katsuro.
Elkins presses Katsuro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Elkins.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Katsuro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Elkins scores with a hook to the body. Katsuro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Katsuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.

Elkins has closed the distance and engaged Katsuro in a clinch.
Elkins is leaning against Katsuro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elkins wants to break free but Katsuro has control.

Elkins breaks the clinch.
Katsuro fails with the takedown
and Elkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Elkins.

Elkins closes the distance and clinches.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Elkins has Katsuro up against the cage in a clinch.
Elkins wants to break free but Katsuro has control.
Elkins lands a shot to the body.
Katsuro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elkins smiles and moves away.
Elkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katsuro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Elkins throws a right and a left that both miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elkins is leaning against Katsuro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins pushes Katsuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Elkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katsuro.
Elkins pushes Katsuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ken Kei Katsuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Elkins.
Katsuro prevents Elkins from breaking the clinch.
Elkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Elkins - that landed with a thud.

Elkins breaks the clinch.

Elkins moves into range and clinches up with Katsuro.
Elkins scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Elkins.
Elkins works on Katsuro's body with a couple of short punches.
Elkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Elkins.
Katsuro keeps control of Elkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Elkins.
Elkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elkins is working Katsuro over against the cage.
Elkins digs a right hand into Katsuro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katsuro's gas tank.
Cody Elkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Elkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Elkins 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:42
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:41
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Elkins!
Cody Elkins retains his featherweight title!