Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL 208
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Eluard.
A nice side step and Eluard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eluard.
Eluard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown throws a hook but Eluard avoids it easily.
Eluard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eluard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Eluard cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Eluard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Jab by Brown.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Eluard moves away and avoids it.
Eluard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.#TD#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eluard wants to get back to full guard.
Brown trying to control the action but Eluard is working from the bottom. #T1#
Eluard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eluard.
Eluard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Eluard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Eluard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eluard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Brown looking for a sweep but Eluard has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Brown is trying to reverse the position but instead Eluard has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Eluard is working for a rear naked choke. Brown is not defending it well and Eluard has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Brown refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Brown's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martinez Eluard!
A very excited looking Martinez Eluard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DUEL 203
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Eluard throws a one two combo. #TD2#
Il Sung looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Eluard!#SUB2#
Il Sung is trying to get an arm triangle but Eluard is defending well.
Eluard manages to get back to half guard.
Eluard manages to get to full guard.
Eluard keeping full guard, as Il Sung tries to pass.
Eluard trying to control the position.
Il Sung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eluard is keeping the position for now.
Eluard is trying to keep Il Sung in close.
Il Sung passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Eluard is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Il Sung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Il Sung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Il Sung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eluard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eluard is looking to regain half guard here but Il Sung keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Il Sung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eluard has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Il Sung wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eluard, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Il Sung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eluard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eluard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Il Sung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Eluard tries to roll over but Il Sung keeps him under control.
Eluard is positioning himself well to prevent Il Sung advancing to mount. #T3#
Il Sung is looking to advance position but Eluard won't allow it.
Il Sung is still trying to improve position.
Il Sung frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Eluard regains half guard.
Il Sung trying to pass the guard but Eluard defending well.
Il Sung passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Eluard!
Il Sung seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Eluard is holding on tight. #T4#
Eluard has given up his back.
Eluard turns into Il Sung and is now in his guard.
We've been informed that Il Sung has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Il Sung keeps moving.
Il Sung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eluard is one step ahead there.
Il Sung keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eluard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kim Il Sung will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Eluard connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Il Sung enables Eluard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Il Sung manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Eluard is standing up over Il Sung. Il Sung looks to escape but Eluard dives into side control. #REVB#
You can see the frustration on Il Sung's face as Eluard controls the position.
Il Sung is looking to regain half guard here but Eluard keeps moving and retains side control.
Il Sung is not content to let Eluard control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard controls the position from side control.
Kim Il Sung has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Eluard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Il Sung, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Eluard is trying to get an arm triangle but Il Sung is defending well.
Il Sung is looking to reverse the position.
Eluard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Il Sung keeps working. #SUB#
Eluard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Il Sung is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Eluard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eluard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eluard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Il Sung working to try and regain half guard.
Eluard trying to control but Il Sung is having none of it. #T3#
Il Sung working to try and regain half guard.
Eluard controlling the position easily from mount.
Eluard fails to move to back control. #T4#
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.
Eluard trying to control but Il Sung is having none of it.
Il Sung is desperately trying to improve his position but Eluard has a good base and remains in mount.
Eluard looking to control but Il Sung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eluard wants to take his opponent's back but Il Sung doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eluard controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martinez Eluard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Il Sung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eluard won't allow Il Sung to pass to mount.
Eluard wants to improve his position but Il Sung is controlling well.
Eluard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Il Sung is looking to advance position but Eluard won't allow it.
Eluard is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Il Sung wants to free his trapped foot but Eluard is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Il Sung prevents Eluard from improving his position.
Il Sung prevents Eluard from standing back up.
Eluard is trying to control but can't.
Eluard is trying to stand back up but Il Sung is controlling him
Il Sung trying to pass the guard but Eluard defending well. #SUB2#
Il Sung wants to work for an arm triangle but Eluard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eluard is looking for a sweep. Il Sung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Il Sung trying to mount his opponent but Eluard defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eluard is controlling Il Sung's trapped leg to prevent Il Sung from advancing to side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Il Sung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Il Sung is pressing down on Eluard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eluard is holding on for now.
Eluard is doing well to control the position and prevent Il Sung from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Il Sung looking to score a takedown here. Eluard is defending well but Il Sung drives through and ends up in Eluard's guard.
Eluard can't keep his opponent in guard - Il Sung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Il Sung wants to free his trapped foot but Eluard is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Il Sung seems to be looking for submissions.
Il Sung is looking to advance position but Eluard won't allow it.
Eluard tries to roll over but Il Sung keeps him under control.
Eluard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Il Sung frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Eluard is trying to escape the mount.
Il Sung is looking to work his way around to Eluard's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Il Sung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Eluard tries to hold on but Il Sung pushes him away.
Il Sung moves to the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eluard trying to control the hands but Il Sung breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Il Sung is cranking Eluard's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Eluard! He's tightened the choke and Eluard is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kim Il Sung!
A relieved looking Kim Il Sung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DUEL193 Dall v Pearson
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eluard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Eluard on that attempt.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Eluard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eluard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Eluard was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Eluard keeps moving. #SUB2#
Eluard looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Eluard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Eluard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown wants to control from the top but Eluard keeps moving.
Eluard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Eluard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brown is looking to advance position but Eluard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
Brown regains half guard.
I've been told that Eluard has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Eluard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brown tries to lock up and control but Eluard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Eluard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Eluard's attempts to control the action.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Eluard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Eluard controlling the action here. #T4#
Brown tries to roll over but Eluard keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyson Brown will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brown staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Eluard fails with the takedown.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Eluard avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eluard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown controlling the action here.
Eluard is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Eluard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Brown is taking a breather. Eluard 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.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eluard tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eluard keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eluard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown trying to control from Eluard's half guard. Eluard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eluard keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Eluard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard pulls Brown in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eluard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Eluard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Eluard.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eluard's waist but Eluard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Eluard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Eluard walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Eluard throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eluard throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown. #T4#
Eluard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eluard gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
Brown connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eluard avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eluard defends well and Brown ends up having to push Eluard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A big left from Eluard misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Eluard.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyson Brown has been cut.
Eluard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eluard moves away.
It seemed like Eluard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyson Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Eluard misses with a looping left.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown shoots in but Eluard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyson Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Brown misses. #TD#
Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eluard is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eluard wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is pressing down on Eluard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eluard is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Eluard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eluard wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eluard being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Eluard is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown trying to control but Eluard is working from the bottom.
Eluard keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #SUB#
Brown drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Brown as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Eluard screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Brown! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tyson Brown!
Post fight, an emotional Tyson Brown said 'A Morphological Examination of Sympatric Cisco Forms in Four Lakes with Specific Reference to the Occurrence of Shortjaw Cisco ( Coregonus Zenithicus) in Manitoba...'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night L
Date: Apr 20, 2018

#R1#
Patton with a nice cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eluard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Patton lands a body shot.
Eluard throws a looping overhand right but Patton ducks down to avoid it.
Patton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eluard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eluard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eluard slips under a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Patton!
A swing and a miss from Eluard.
Eluard throws a right hand that misses
letting Patton counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Patton.
Patton throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eluard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eluard on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Patton.
Patton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Patton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eluard has his takedown stuffed
and Patton counters with a two punch combo.
Eluard throws a jab but it's blocked by Patton.
Patton lands with a shot to the body.
Eluard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Patton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Patton, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Eluard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jack Patton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Patton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eluard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Patton trying to keep a closed guard but Eluard is proving a slippery customer.
Eluard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Eluard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Patton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Eluard has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Eluard trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Patton working to try and regain half guard.
Eluard looking to control but Patton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Patton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eluard controlling the position easily from mount.
Eluard trying to control but Patton is having none of it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Patton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Eluard tries to control but Patton wriggling away.
Eluard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Patton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Patton working to try and regain half guard.
Patton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Patton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Eluard walks into a stiff left hand from Patton.
Patton tests Eluard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Eluard scores with a punch to the head.
Eluard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eluard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Patton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Eluard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Patton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patton misses with the combination.
Patton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Patton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Patton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack Patton is winning the standup battle so far.
Patton misses with a low kick.
Jack Patton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eluard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patton.
It looked like Patton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Patton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eluard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patton on the side of the head.
Patton tries to move into range but Eluard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eluard with a poor takedown
and Patton counters with a low kick, right behind Eluard 's knee.
Patton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eluard to score with a decent uppercut.
Eluard blocks a head kick by Patton.
As Patton backs off Eluard throws a huge counter combo but Patton manages to avoid it all.
Patton slips under a jab from Eluard.#T2#
Patton throws a hook to the side of Eluard's head but Eluard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patton misses with a straight left.
Patton lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patton avoids the body shot from Eluard.
An inside leg kick lands from Patton.
Patton is looking to slow Eluard down with leg kicks.
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
Patton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Patton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown but Patton shows good takedown defense.
Patton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jack Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.
Eluard throws a body punch but Patton moves out of range.
Patton throwing a counter right hand but Eluard manages to avoid it.#T3#
Eluard shoots in and drives through. Patton sprawls well.
Eluard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patton.
It seemed like Eluard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eluard misses with an uppercut
and Patton counters with a straight right hand.
Patton throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eluard. Patton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eluard cracks Patton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eluard.
Patton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patton jabs at Eluard's body.
Patton connects with a high kick. #T4#
Patton misses with an uppercut
and Eluard counters with a right hand to the body.
Patton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Patton throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Eluard is rocked!
Eluard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eluard checks a low kick from Patton.
Eluard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eluard is still on wobbly legs! Can Patton finish him?
Eluard misses with a hook to the body
and Patton counters with a huge left! Eluard is in big trouble! He's backing up but Patton isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Eluard from any more damage. A dominating finish by Patton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Patton!
Jack Patton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 343: Lafayette vs Pera
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Eluard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eluard with a hook.
Eluard moves out of range of the strikes.
Eluard misses with a wild body shot.
Eluard connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Eluard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab by Eluard.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eluard throws out the jab.
Eluard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz throws a hook but Eluard blocks it.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Eluard.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Eluard avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eluard throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Eluard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eluard lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Eluard gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Eluard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Eluard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eluard trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Eluard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Eluard seems to be looking for submissions.
Eluard trying to control the pace.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Eluard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eluard blocks the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Eluard seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Eluard is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Eluard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Eluard is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it. #SUB#
Eluard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eluard.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Eluard sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz won't allow Eluard to pass to mount. #SUB#
Eluard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eluard prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz is not content to let Eluard control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Eluard.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Eluard's head but Eluard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eluard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martinez Eluard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Eluard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinez Eluard is winning the standup battle so far.
Eluard tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz tries to clinch but Eluard is having none of it.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eluard slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eluard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Eluard swinging wildly here.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eluard.
Eluard misses the shot to the body.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eluard.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz tries to bum rush Eluard with a series of wild strikes but Eluard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eluard.
Eluard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Eluard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Eluard staying out of range there.#T2#
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eluard throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Eluard blocks the leg kick.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Eluard counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Eluard saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Eluard.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eluard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab. #T3#
Diaz misses with a hook.
Eluard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eluard moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Eluard loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Eluard avoids it easily.
Eluard lands with a good body shot.
Mike Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Eluard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eluard.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Eluard moved out of range.#T4#
Eluard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eluard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Eluard avoids it well.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Eluard's head back.
Eluard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eluard misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Eluard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Eluard in a clinch.
Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz slows down the pace here.
Eluard slows down the pace here.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Eluard gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Eluard is just out of range.
Eluard scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Eluard slips under a jab.
Diaz throws the left hand but Eluard avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Eluard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Eluard checks it
and Eluard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eluard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eluard off to one side.
Eluard misses with a straight right.
A big left from Eluard misses.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eluard under the eye.
Diaz cracks Eluard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eluard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch but Eluard moves out of range. #T2#
Diaz swings for the body but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eluard slips a jab from Diaz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Eluard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a hook but Eluard blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Eluard misses its target.
Eluard looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eluard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Eluard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Eluard gets a takedown into half guard.
Eluard is looking to pass Diaz's guard but actually Diaz recovers to full guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#T4#
Eluard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Eluard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Eluard controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martinez Eluard.
I think Eluard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Martinez Eluard!
Martinez Eluard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 334: Lafayette vs Makaki 2
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Eluard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eluard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Pera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Eluard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pera misses with a wild body shot.
Eluard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eluard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eluard.
Pera throwing a counter right hand but Eluard manages to avoid it.#T1#
Eluard lands a jab to Pera's midsection.
Eluard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eluard misses the jab.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Eluard's front leg but catches the back leg as Eluard tries to avoid it.
Pera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eluard has time to react.
Pera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Pera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eluard, pushing him back against the cage.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eluard backwards.
A short right from Pera.
Eluard has Pera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Eluard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Pera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eluard lands a nice hook to Pera's body. Pera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eluard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pera counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from Pera tenderised Eluard's leg. Eluard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eluard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pera fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Eluard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eluard.
Eluard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Pera pushes Eluard up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eluard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eluard misses with the head strike.
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eluard wants a takedown but no success here.
Pekka Pera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pera.
Eluard working aggressively here.
Pera stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pera gets through Eluard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pera tries a body shot but Eluard blocks it.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera lands a nice uppercut.
Pera prevents Eluard from breaking the clinch.
Eluard blocks a body shot from Pera.
Eluard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Pera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eluard backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Eluard controls his hands.
Eluard blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Eluard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pera wants to get back to full guard.
Eluard trying to pass the guard but Pera defending well.
Eluard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pera wants to sweep but Eluard has passed to side control!
Eluard trying to control the action but Pera is working from the bottom.
Pera tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard checks a low kick from Pera.
Eluard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eluard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pera jabs Eluard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Eluard.
Pera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Eluard.
Pera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eluard can do to turn this around?
Pera is not content to let Eluard control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Pera tries to buck Eluard off but Eluard is having none of it.
Eluard is looking to take a break and control but Pera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eluard happy to just control the position for now.
Eluard tries to move to mount but Pera blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eluard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pera keeps working.
Martinez Eluard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pera can't do much from the bottom here.
Eluard trying to control the action but Pera is working from the bottom.
Pera is trying to get back to half guard.
Pera wants to control but Eluard postures up.#SUB2#
Eluard swings around for an armbar but Pera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eluard's guard.#T3#
Pera preventing the sweep.
Pera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eluard's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eluard is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pera controls Eluard momentarily but Eluard frees himself.
Eluard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eluard stopping the sweep attempt from Pera.#T4#
Eluard is looking to pass into half guard but Pera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pera is in guard.#REVR#
Eluard keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully.
Eluard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pera looking to sit in guard and control but Eluard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pera keeping full guard, as Eluard tries to pass.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eluard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Pera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Eluard throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Pera misses its target.
Pera just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Pera misses its intended target.
Pera slips under a jab.
Pera throws a leg kick
and Eluard counters with a left and a right that stings Pera.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pera, right into the meat. #CL#
Pera rushes Eluard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Eluard fails to land.
A body shot lands from Pera.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
Eluard tries a body shot but Pera blocks it. #T1#
Eluard is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Eluard trying to control the position but instead, Pera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eluard into the cage.
Pera has Eluard pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Eluard.
Pera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eluard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eluard wants a takedown.
Pekka Pera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.
Pera is leaning against Eluard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eluard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Pera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eluards head. #T2#
Pera tries a body shot but Eluard blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Eluard just leaning against Pera, taking a breather.
Eluard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pera prevents it.
Pera misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Pera.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Eluard's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Eluard.
Pera tries to work over Eluard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera has Eluard pressed against the cage.
Eluard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pera lands a body punch.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eluard's elbow.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Pera on the inside. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Pera taking a breather.
Pera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pera is leaning against Eluard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
Eluard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pera lands a right hand.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera blocks a body shot from Eluard.
Eluard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Eluard blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Eluard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Pera.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Pekka Pera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eluard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pera.
Eluard effectively controlling the action here.
Pera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera stops a takedown attempt from Eluard.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Eluard is looking for a takedown.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eluard or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pera!
A victorious Pekka Pera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC 269
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eluard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eluard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tupolski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eluard avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eluard was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
A little feinted left hand from Eluard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Eluard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tupolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eluard doesn't seem bothered though.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Eluard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eluard keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Eluard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eluard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard avoids a kick to the body.
Eluard throws a big counter combination but Tupolski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tupolski connects with a nice looking jab.
Eluard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Eluard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Eluard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eluard's head backwards.#T1#
Tupolski scores with a head kick.
Tupolski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eluard's calf.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski throws a poor cross that misses
and Eluard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eluard misses the jab.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eluard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupolski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a high kick!
Tupolski scores with a sloppy right hand. Eluard should have avoided that one.
Eluard moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski tried to score with a low kick but Eluard checks it.
Eluard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Eluard sees coming a mile off.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski. #T2#
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eluard checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Tupolski drives through and clinches with Eluard against the cage. #BC#
Eluard breaks the clinch.
Tupolski pushes Eluard away with a front kick.
Eluard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tupolski clobbers Eluard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tupolski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eluard. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tupolski, as that shot connected.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
Tupolski jabs Eluard right on the nose. Eluard blinks but takes it well.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eluard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eluard's sensitive parts.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Tupolski scores with a jab to the head.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Eluard misses the target.#CL2#
Tupolski gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tupolski breaks the clinch.
Eluard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
Eluard moves out of range of the strikes.
Tupolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupolski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Eluard's leg. Eluard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tupolski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Eluard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Eluard.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eluard manages to avoid it.
Eluard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eluard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.#T4#
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!
Eluard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Eluard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupolski throws a sloppy body shot
and Eluard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body kick there by Tupolski.
Eluard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Eluard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Tupolski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tupolski lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eluard is defended easily by Tupolski.
Eluard is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses Eluard's front leg but catches the back leg as Eluard tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eluard checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Eluard misses the target.
Tupolski cracks Eluard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tupolski staying out of range there.
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tupolski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eluard counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Tupolski tries to sprawl but Eluard drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Tupolski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Eluard keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eluard backwards.
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Eluard backwards.
Eluard wants a takedown but no success here.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Eluard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eluard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Tupolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Eluard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eluard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tupolski.
A short right from Tupolski on the inside.
Tupolski digs a right hand into Eluard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eluard's gas tank.
Tupolski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tupolski lands with a right to the head.
Eluard blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Tupolski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski lands with a nice body kick.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tupolski stuns Eluard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski lunges at Eluard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eluard's hand.
Nice body punch from Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupolski.#T2#
Tupolski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tupolski cracks the inside of Eluard's front leg.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Eluard slaps the foot to one side.
Eluard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a jab.
Tupolski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eluard on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Eluard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eluard at a distance.
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends Eluard stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Tupolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eluard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick from Tupolski.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Eluard slips the punch.
Eluard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eluard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tupolski. That one must have hurt.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tupolski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tupolski.
A shot to the liver by Tupolski. Beautiful body shot.
Tupolski lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Tupolski walks into a stiff left hand from Eluard.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Tupolski throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Tupolski gets a clinch.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tupolski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tupolski stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Tupolski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses Eluard's front leg but catches the back leg as Eluard tries to avoid it.
Tupolski jabs Eluard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski cracks Eluard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eluard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Eluard missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Tupolski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tupolski cracks Eluard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Eluard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupolski with a nice cross.
Tupolski digs a good body shot into Eluard's ribs.
Eluard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tupolski. That one must have hurt.
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski scores with a nice body kick.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eluard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tupolski scores with a leg kick.
Eluard avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Tupolski closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Tupolski tries to land knees in the clinch but Eluard avoids the damage to the body.
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Tupolski to work.
Eluard is looking to control Tupolski's arms but Tupolski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eluard has his back to the cage.
Tupolski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tupolski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eluard working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Eluard shrugs it off though.
Eluard takes one to the chin there.
Tupolski thuds his shin into the meat of Eluard's side.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Eluard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the head.
Tupolski throws a head kick but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski 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.
Tupolski staying out of range there.
Tupolski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Eluard.
A jab from Tupolski does it's job there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupolski.
Good shot there by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eluard's sensitive parts.
Tupolski throws an overhand right that lands on Eluard's shoulder, as Eluard tries to avoid the shot.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Eluard throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski misses with a hook. Eluard ducked under it nicely.
Eluard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eluard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski is looking to clinch but Eluard is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Eluard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski takes one to the chin there.
Tupolski jabs Eluard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tupolski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eluard moves forwards but Tupolski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski stuns Eluard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
A left lands for Tupolski.
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!
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eluard takes a step back to recover.
Tupolski pushes Eluard away with a front kick.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Eluard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eluard down.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eluard was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tupolski is looking to slow Eluard down with leg kicks.
Martinez Eluard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Eluard's leg. Eluard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Eluard.
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Tupolski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tupolski 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
After the fight, Katurian Tupolski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DUEL#112 Fagaro vs Sigit
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Eluard takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Eluard gets caught napping as Halo dives in and scores a takedown. Eluard manages to retain guard.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Halo prevents Eluard from getting back to his feet.
Halo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eluard has his hands on Halo's head, controlling the position.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eluard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Halo has Eluard in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Eluard avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard looking to pass the guard.
Eluard trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eluard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo wants to sweep here but Eluard controlling him for the moment.
Eluard trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Eluard looking to pass the guard.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eluard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Halo advances to half guard.
Halo stops Eluard from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Halo is working for an americana but Eluard has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Halo was thinking about the submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Our spies down at at Samran Muay Thai inform us that Eluard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eluard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Eluard trying to control the position.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eluard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SUB2#
Halo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eluard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halo has managed to get both his arms back between Eluard's legs - danger averted.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Eluard is retaining full guard.
Halo postures up and lands a big shot to Eluard's brow.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo throws a big elbow that misses.
Halo is working Eluard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Halo trying to move into half guard but instead Eluard has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Halo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo keeping full guard, as Eluard tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Halo dominated that round.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Halo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eluard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Eluard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eluard.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Eluard is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard works the jab nicely.
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
Halo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1##TD#
Eluard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Halo postures up. #SUB#
Halo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Eluard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Eluard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eluard's guard. #REVR#
Eluard keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eluard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halo advances position into side control!#T2#
Halo throws a strike aimed at the side of Eluard's head but Eluard avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Halo.#SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Eluard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halo but great work by Eluard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eluard works to advance to full mount. Halo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eluard trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
Eluard is trying to control here but Halo has managed to regain half guard.
Halo tries to roll over but Eluard keeps him under control.
Eluard trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eluard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eluard is pushing down on Halo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halo is fighting to maintain full guard but Eluard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eluard trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo wants to improve his position but Eluard is controlling well.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Eluard pushes down on Halo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martinez Eluard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Halo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Eluard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halo is in Eluard's guard.#ES2#
Eluard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Eluard breaks the clinch.
Eluard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Halo eats them both and turns towards Eluard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eluard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halo.
It seemed like Eluard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halo. #T1#
Halo shoots in for a takedown but Eluard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eluard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Halo with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halo is defended easily by Eluard.
Arthur Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eluard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eluard misses with a looping left.#T2#
Halo misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Eluard to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eluard sprawls well. Eluard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Eluard misses.
Halo connects with the punch.
Eluard looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range. #T3##TD#
Halo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Halo throws a strike but Eluard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Eluard looking to sit in guard and control but Halo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Halo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Halo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo is in close to Eluard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eluard is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Eluard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Eluard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Eluard! #REVB#
Eluard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Halo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eluard wants to take Halo's back here but Halo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Halo is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martinez Eluard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eluard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martinez Eluard!
During a confident post fight interview, Martinez Eluard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Arthur Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'No big deal. I'll go back to training now. '.

Event: DFN#27 Bryant vs Muller
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Alvarez. #TD2#
Eluard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eluard showed some decent athleticism there.
Eluard works his way into side control.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eluard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Eluard advances to full mount.
Alvarez working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez really wants to buck Eluard off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eluard trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it. #T1#
Eluard wants to take Alvarez's back here but Alvarez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Eluard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Eluard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Eluard's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Eluard goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alvarez turns into him and now he's in Eluard's guard.
Alvarez stands up over Eluard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2##SUB#
Alvarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Eluard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Eluard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Eluard advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eluard trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Eluard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alvarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Eluard trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Eluard taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Eluard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez tries to buck Eluard off but Eluard is having none of it.
Alvarez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Eluard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvarez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez prevents Eluard from improving position.
Eluard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martinez Eluard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Eluard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Eluard enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Eluard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Eluard.
Alvarez postures up and lands a big shot to Eluard's brow.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eluard pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Samran Muay Thai inform us that Eluard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez postures up in Eluard's guard and throws a big left but Eluard blocks it.
Eluard has his hands on Alvarez's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Eluard blocks nicely. #T1#
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses. Eluard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarez's guard. Nice move by Eluard!#REVB#
Eluard looking to pass the guard.
Eluard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eluard looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Eluard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eluard has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Eluard tries to pass. #T2#
Eluard won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Eluard sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eluard defends well.#SUB#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eluard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eluard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
Eluard wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Eluard uses his free foot to push down on Alvarez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alvarez.
Eluard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Eluard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Eluard controlling from mount.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Eluard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Eluard has control of Alvarez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alvarez regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T4#
Eluard looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez has given up his back here. Will Eluard look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Well, with Eluard on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alvarez is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Alvarez trying to get back to his feet but Eluard is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Eluard is working for a rear naked choke. Alvarez is not defending it well and Eluard has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Alvarez refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Alvarez's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martinez Eluard!
After winning the bout, Martinez Eluard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Avila Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.

Event: DUEL#102 Fanning vs Andersson
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Dyrdek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dyrdek prevents Eluard from breaking the clinch.
Eluard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eluard trying to control the position but instead, Dyrdek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eluard into the cage.
Dyrdek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eluard up against the cage.
Dyrdek trying to land knees to the body.
Dyrdek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dyrdek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyrdek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dyrdek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eluard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dyrdek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eluard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dyrdek with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Martinez Eluard has been cut.
Dyrdek with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Dyrdek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyrdek digs a right hand underneath Eluard's ribcage. Eluard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dyrdek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eluard's face.
Eluard looking to stall.
Eluard tries to work over Dyrdek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eluard dodges an elbow strike from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eluard.
Eluard letting Dyrdek take a breather here.
Dyrdek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dyrdek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eluard goes for a takedown attempt but Dyrdek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eluard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dyrdek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eluard sets himself, and Dyrdek steps forward looking for the clinch! Eluard avoids it this time.
Eluard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Dyrdek moves away from the strike by Eluard.
Eluard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dyrdek at a distance.
Eluard tries for a takedown but Dyrdek circles away easily
enabling Dyrdek to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyrdek pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Dyrdek gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyrdek pushes off an throws an elbow but Eluard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Eluard is trying to push Dyrdek away but Dyrdek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dyrdek looking to throw knees to the head but Eluard is blocking nicely.
Eluard managing to block the knees to the body from Dyrdek.
Still in the clinch, Eluard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eluard has Dyrdek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dyrdek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Eluard.
Dyrdek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dyrdek obliges.#TD#
Eluard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dyrdek tries to kick Eluard off but Eluard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dyrdek is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dyrdek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dyrdek keeping full guard, as Eluard tries to pass.
Dyrdek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eluard looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyrdek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Eluard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyrdek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eluard postures up.
Our spies down at at BLOODSPORT GYM inform us that Dyrdek has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dyrdek has Eluard pulled in close to control his posture.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Dyrdek keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eluard connects with a looping right hand.
Eluard blocks a head kick by Dyrdek. #TD#
Eluard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dyrdek did well to prevent Eluard getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eluard wants to take a breather but Dyrdek is having none of it.
Dyrdek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eluard is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Dyrdek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martinez Eluard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dyrdek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rob Dyrdek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyrdek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dyrdek tries a head kick but it misses.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dyrdek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Eluard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dyrdek is trying to defend but Eluard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Dyrdek pushes Eluard off and gets back to his feet.
Eluard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eluard is defended easily by Dyrdek.#T1#
Eluard misses with a takedown attempt - Dyrdek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Dyrdek as Eluard shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Eluard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Eluard prevents Dyrdek from improving his position.
Eluard passes to full mount!
Dyrdek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eluard trying to control but Dyrdek is having none of it. #T2#
Eluard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dyrdek trying desperately to get to his feet.
Eluard avoids the attempt from Dyrdek to control.
Dyrdek is desperately trying to improve his position but Eluard has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyrdek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dyrdek is desperately trying to improve his position but Eluard has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyrdek is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Dyrdek has given up his back. Will we see Eluard going for some submissions?
Eluard is hanging on to Dyrdek's back as he tries to escape.
Dyrdek just trying to survive but Eluard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dyrdek is trying to stand back up.
Eluard controlling well, preventing Dyrdek from escaping the position.
Dyrdek trying to control the position but Eluard manages to sink in the hooks.
Eluard is looking to control Dyrdek but Dyrdek is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Dyrdek is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Eluard gets his way! #T4#
Eluard controlling well, preventing Dyrdek from escaping the position.
Eluard is not going to allow Dyrdek to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Eluard working for the choke.
Eluard not allowing Dyrdek to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martinez Eluard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martinez Eluard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dyrdek wants to clinch.
Dyrdek throws a series of punches but Eluard avoids them all with ease.
Dyrdek wants to clinch.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dyrdek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martinez Eluard is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Dyrdek moves into the clinch.
Rob Dyrdek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dyrdek scores with a shoulder strike.
Eluard working hard to break the clinch.#T1##TD#
Eluard decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Eluard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dyrdek passes into half guard.
Dyrdek prevents Eluard from improving his position.
Martinez Eluard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Dyrdek is working for a kimura but Eluard is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Eluard is defending against the submission attempts here by Dyrdek.
Eluard tries to roll over but Dyrdek keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Dyrdek seems to be looking for submissions.
Dyrdek wants to free his trapped foot but Eluard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eluard has his hands clasped together around Dyrdek's back. He's all about the action.
Eluard regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Eluard pulls Dyrdek in close to his closed guard and prevents Dyrdek from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dyrdek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dyrdek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Dyrdek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Eluard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dyrdek, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Eluard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dyrdek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eluard has managed to get both his arms back between Dyrdek's legs - danger averted.#T4#
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.
Eluard's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Eluard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eluard trying to control but Dyrdek is working from the bottom.
Eluard looking to sit in guard and control but Dyrdek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dyrdek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyrdek trying to control but Eluard is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rob Dyrdek.
I think Dyrdek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DFN#23 Pearson vs Von Ketler
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Eluard looks to land a left hand but Scarface moved out of range nicely.
Scarface takes one to the chin there.
Scarface throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarface misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Eluard misses.
Scarface moves in looking to clinch but Eluard pushes him off.
Scarface tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eluard was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarface.
Scarface takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eluard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scarface on the side of the head.
Eluard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Scarface to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard misses with a wild body shot.
Scarface throws a right and a left that Eluard avoids nicely.
Eluard looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarface is just out of range.
Scarface tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eluard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eluard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dexter Scarface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Eluard misses with an uppercut. Scarface saw that one coming.
Scarface throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eluard misses with an uppercut. Scarface saw that one coming.
Scarface swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarface throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eluard throws a right hand that misses
enabling Scarface to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Eluard.
Jab by Scarface.
A jab from Eluard misses.
Eluard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scarface under the eye.
Eluard throws a jab when Scarface was well out of range.
Eluard jabs Scarface right on the nose. Scarface blinks but takes it well.
Eluard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarface.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Eluard's shoulder, as Eluard tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Scarface. No joy for Eluard on that attempt.
Scarface swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Eluard cracks Scarface with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Scarface's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eluard misses the body punch
and Scarface counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eluard misses with a takedown
and Scarface counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dexter Scarface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.#TD2#
Eluard shoots in and bounces Scarface off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Scarface keeps moving. #SUB#
Scarface is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eluard is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scarface is on top in guard. #REVR#
Scarface wants to pass the guard but Eluard is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Samran Muay Thai inform us that Eluard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Scarface trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Eluard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Scarface working for a triangle but Eluard defends it easily.
Scarface keeping full guard, as Eluard tries to pass.
Eluard stopping the sweep attempt from Scarface.
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Scarface is keeping the position.#SUB#
Scarface looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eluard avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Scarface throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eluard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Scarface throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Eluard escapes and throws Scarface's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Scarface tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Eluard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scarface tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Eluard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard cracks Scarface with a good jab.
Eluard connects with a looping right hand.
Scarface throws a hook but Eluard blocks it.
Eluard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scarface on the side of the head.
Eluard cracks Scarface with an open hand slap.
Eluard blocks a jab.#TD2#
Eluard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scarface was covering up waiting for the punch and Eluard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Scarface keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Eluard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scarface is keeping the position for now.
Eluard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Scarface is looking for a triangle here but Eluard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarface manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Martinez Eluard has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Eluard wants to control but Scarface is keeping busy.
Eluard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Eluard has his foot on Scarface's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scarface works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Scarface gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Scarface scores with a four punch combination!
Eluard misses with a looping left.
Eluard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scarface on the side of the head.
Eluard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scarface looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Eluard does it's job there.#T2#
Eluard throws a series of punches but Scarface moves out of range.
Eluard lands a head shot.
Eluard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarface throwing a counter right hand but Eluard manages to avoid it.
A big right from Scarface misses.
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!
Eluard thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Scarface wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eluard throws a poor cross that misses
and Scarface counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarface getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eluard throws a body punch but Scarface moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Scarface.
Scarface was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarface throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Eluard - just one landing.
Scarface punishes Eluard's body with a nice straight punch.
Eluard misses with a jab to the body
and Scarface counters with a stiff right hand.
Eluard misses with a hook
and Scarface counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Scarface swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scarface throws a big shot that misses.
Eluard throws a hook but Scarface blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Scarface tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scarface changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eluard shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the liver by Scarface. Beautiful body shot.
Scarface clobbers Eluard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eluard shoots in and drives through. Scarface sprawls well.
Eluard misses with a series of wild punches.
Eluard throws a lazy uppercut
and Scarface counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarface doesn't manage to clinch there - Eluard circles away. #T4#
Scarface lands a right hook to the body.
Scarface tries to clinch but Eluard is having none of it.
Scarface looks to throw the jab but Eluard is out of range.
Scarface swings for the body but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard throws a body punch but Scarface moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarface lands with a straight right. Eluard didn't see that one coming.
Eluard misses with a hook to the body
letting Scarface counter with a right hand.
Scarface tries to clinch there but Eluard circles away.
Dexter Scarface is winning the standup battle so far.
Eluard walks into a stiff left hand from Scarface.
Nice defenses there by Eluard.
Eluard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Scarface.
Scarface ducks under a wild hook from Eluard.
Nice uppercut lands for Scarface. That snapped Eluard's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Scarface dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Eluard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarface's hands.
Scarface clobbers Eluard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scarface wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scarface has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A swing and a miss from Scarface.
Donk. Eluard catches Scarface right on the button with a cross.
Eluard shoots and misses
and Scarface connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarface moves out of range as Eluard strikes.#TD2#
Eluard shoots in and gets a takedown into Scarface's guard.#ES#
Scarface has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Eluard has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Eluard breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Scarface throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scarface connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scarface connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eluard. Scarface does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Eluard tries to bum rush Scarface with a series of wild strikes but Scarface uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eluard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eluard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eluard misses with a straight right.
Eluard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eluard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scarface counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Scarface misses.
Scarface swinging wildly here.
Eluard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eluard misses with a hook
and Scarface counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eluard fails with the takedown.
Dexter Scarface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.#T2#
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!
Scarface rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eluard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eluard misses with a hook. Scarface ducked under it nicely.
Scarface uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eluard has time to react.
Scarface connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eluard scores with a nice strike.
Scarface misses with a looping left.
Eluard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarface's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarface. Eluard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eluard with the counter takedown but Scarface avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Scarface misses its intended target.
Scarface steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eluard.
Eluard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scarface moves away from the strike by Eluard.
Scarface throwing a counter right hand but Eluard manages to avoid it.#T3#
Eluard defending well as Scarface loads up on a big left hand.
Eluard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eluard lands with a good body shot.
Eluard connects with a crisp jab.
Eluard throws a hook but Scarface blocks it.
Scarface moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scarface stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scarface wants it to stay on the feet.
Eluard digs a good hook to Scarface's body.
Eluard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Eluard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scarface moves away from the strike by Eluard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Scarface here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scarface slips a jab from Eluard.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Scarface.
Eluard misses with a hook.#T4#
Eluard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard throws a looping overhand right but Scarface ducks down to avoid it.
Eluard lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eluard lands a nice shot that snaps Scarface's head back.
Scarface throws a series of punches but Eluard avoids them all with ease.
Eluard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eluard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scarface slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Scarface misses its intended target. #TD2#
Eluard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarface is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Eluard won't allow Scarface to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dexter Scarface.
I think Scarface has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Scarface!
Dexter Scarface decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFN#20 Adelhard vs Eluard
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Eluard throws an off balance right hand
and Adelhard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eluard fails to land with a series of punches.
Adelhard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eluard misses with an uppercut
and Adelhard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adelhard throws a head kick that misses.
Eluard throws a looping overhand right but Adelhard ducks down to avoid it.
Eluard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eluard looks to land a combination but Adelhard avoids it well.
A jab from Eluard misses.
Eluard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Eluard.
Eluard throws a shot from downtown. Adelhard moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Eluard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adelhard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Eluard happy to just control the position for now.
Adelhard sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Adelhard is trying to control but can't.
Eluard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eluard prevents Adelhard from improving his position.
Adelhard tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Eluard has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Eluard moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Eluard seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Adelhard's chin but Adelhard turns very nicely into Eluard's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Adelhard. #T2#
Eluard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eluard wants to stand and escape but Adelhard is having none of it. #SUB2#
Adelhard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eluard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adelhard has managed to get both his arms back between Eluard's legs - danger averted.
Adelhard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eluard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adelhard passes into half guard. #T3#
Adelhard throws a strike but Eluard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adelhard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adelhard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eluard is adopting a defensive guard.
Adelhard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adelhard throws a big elbow that misses.
Adelhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Eluard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adelhard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adelhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Eluard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adelhard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eluard is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Adelhard looking to sit in guard and control but Eluard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Adelhard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adelhard is trying to keep Eluard in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martinez Eluard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Eluard throws a shot from downtown. Adelhard moves away and avoids it.
Eluard is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Adelhard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adelhard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adelhard blocks a jab.
Adelhard misses with a low kick as Eluard jumps back.
Jab, jab by Eluard - just one landing.
Martinez Eluard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Adelhard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adelhard looking for a sweep. Not yet Adelhard, not yet.
Eluard trying to control but Adelhard is working from the bottom.
Eluard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adelhard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eluard trying to control but Adelhard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Adelhard working for submissions but it's allowed Eluard to get to half guard. #T1#
Adelhard tries to get to full guard but Eluard has control of the leg.
Adelhard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eluard is working away from the top position though.
Eluard trying to pass the guard but Adelhard defending well.
Adelhard is trying is best to control the position here.
Adelhard wants to control but Eluard is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Adelhard looking for submissions off his back.
Adelhard regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eluard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adelhard is keeping the position for now.
Eluard looking to sit in guard and control but Adelhard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Eluard trying to control the position.
Adelhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Eluard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adelhard is working Eluard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Adelhard trying to control but Eluard is working from the bottom.
Adelhard throwing strikes from guard but Eluard blocks nicely.
Adelhard wants to control from the top but Eluard keeps moving.
Eluard working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A clash of legs there as Eluard blocks the low kick.
Eluard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Eluard shoots in and gets a takedown into Adelhard's guard.#T4#
Adelhard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eluard is one step ahead there.
Eluard tries to free his leg and advance position but Adelhard is retaining full guard.
Eluard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adelhard has Eluard pulled in close to control his posture.
Adelhard wants to sweep here but Eluard controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eluard looking to pass the guard.
Eluard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martinez Eluard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Adelhard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Eluard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eluard misses with an uppercut.
Adelhard throws a push kick but Eluard slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Eluard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eluard trying to advance position but Adelhard counters by regaining guard.
Adelhard keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Adelhard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adelhard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Eluard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Adelhard has a hand on Eluard's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Eluard takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Eluard fails to advance to Adelhard's back.
Eluard controlling from the full mount.
Eluard wants to control but Adelhard has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Eluard is trying to work for a kimura but Adelhard is defending well. #T2#
Eluard wants to pass to mount but Adelhard is defending the position. #SUB2#
Eluard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adelhard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adelhard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Adelhard is looking to advance position but Eluard won't allow it.
Bertram Adelhard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
Adelhard is trying to work for a kimura but Eluard is defending well. #SUB#
Adelhard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eluard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Eluard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adelhard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adelhard's back!#T4##SUB2#
Adelhard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Adelhard trying to control the action but Eluard just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Eluard is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Adelhard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Adelhard for a finish.
Adelhard is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Adelhard is in a bad position with Eluard working for a choke. Adelhard manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adelhard wants to control from the top but Eluard keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martinez Eluard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eluard 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martinez Eluard!
Martinez Eluard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2017

#R1#
Eluard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krustofski doesn't seem bothered though.
Krustofski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eluard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krustofski somewhat.
Krustofski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Eluard 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.#SUB#
Eluard is working for a kimura but Krustofski is defending it quite comfortably.
Eluard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Eluard is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
Eluard wants to work for an arm triangle but Krustofski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Eluard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Eluard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eluard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Krustofski! #T2##SUB#
Eluard looking for a guillotine from mount but Krustofski is having none of it.
Eluard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krustofski is looking to improve his position but Eluard isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Eluard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Krustofski is surviving well by controlling Eluard's body position as best he can.
Eluard controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB#
Krustofski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Eluard. #SUB#
Eluard looking for a guillotine from mount but Krustofski is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krustofski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eluard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Eluard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eluard looking for a guillotine from mount but Krustofski is having none of it. #T4#
Eluard looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Eluard working for a guillotine from mount but Krustofski is in no mood to give up.
Eluard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eluard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krustofski for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martinez Eluard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Krustofski dodges the punch combination from Eluard.
Krustofski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eluard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krustofski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eluard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krustofski can do to turn this around?
Krustofski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Eluard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Krustofski is not content to let Eluard control the position.
Krustofski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eluard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krustofski wants to control but Eluard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard just content to control the position.
Eluard wants to control but Krustofski is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Eluard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krustofski is not content to let Eluard control the position. #SUB#
Eluard is trying to get an arm triangle but Krustofski is defending well.
Krustofski regains half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krustofski is looking to improve his position.
Eluard is taking a breather. Krustofski 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.#SUB#
Eluard is looking for a kimura here.
Krustofski is in trouble now - Eluard has advanced to mount! #T3#
Eluard controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Eluard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Eluard working for a guillotine from mount but Krustofski is in no mood to give up.
Eluard controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Krustofski tries to lock up and control but Eluard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Eluard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Eluard wants to take Krustofski's back here but Krustofski is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Eluard controlling from the full mount.
Martinez Eluard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eluard wants to control the pace but Krustofski is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martinez Eluard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Krustofski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krustofski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eluard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krustofski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eluard as he avoids it easily.
Krustofski shoots for a takedown but Eluard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Eluard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eluard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krustofski keeps working. #SUB#
Eluard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eluard happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Eluard has an Americana. Krustofski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Eluard is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Eluard hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Martinez Eluard!
An out of breath Martinez Eluard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Hyman Krustofski had this to say: 'I hate grapplers. Who wants to roll on the mat with sweaty boys? Fags, thats it.'.

Event: CEC 522
Date: Jun 18, 2017

#R1#
Eluard throws a series of punches but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eluard manages to avoid it.
Eluard scores with a hook to the body. Thornton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eluard throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range. #TD2#
Eluard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eluard won't allow Thornton to sweep him here.
Eluard tries to free his leg and advance position but Thornton is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thornton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eluard defends well.
Eluard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thornton has his feet on Eluard's thighs here. He's pushed Eluard off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Eluard screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: T180
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Centurion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Centurion ducks under a wild hook from Eluard.
Centurion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Eluard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Centurion.
Centurion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Eluard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Centurion thuds his shin into the meat of Eluard's side.
Centurion throws a lazy body kick
and Eluard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Centurion has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Eluard misses the target.
Centurion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Centurion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eluard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Centurion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion loads up on a big right hand but Eluard slips the punch.
Centurion has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Centurion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carlos Centurion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centurion misses with the body kick#TD#
and Eluard counters with a shoot takedown. Centurion fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eluard looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Eluard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Centurion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eluard is controlling him.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Centurion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard won't allow Centurion to get back to his feet.
Eluard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eluard passes Centurion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eluard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Centurion is refusing to be controlled, as Eluard sits in half guard. #ES2#
Centurion kicks off Eluard and gets to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eluard checks a leg kick.
Eluard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eluard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Centurion there.
Centurion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Eluard scores with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Centurion as Eluard shoots in.
Eluard loads up on a big right hand but Centurion slips the punch.#T3#
Centurion looks to throw a body kick
and Eluard counters with a straight right hand.
Centurion lands a front kick.
Eluard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Centurion tries to land a body kick
enabling Eluard to counter with a crisp jab.
Centurion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eluard moves out of range of the strikes.
Centurion throws an overhand right that lands on Eluard's shoulder, as Eluard tries to avoid the shot.
Eluard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Centurion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Centurion moves out of range of the strikes.
Centurion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Centurion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eluard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Centurion.
That kick from Centurion tenderised Eluard's leg. Eluard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eluard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T4#
Centurion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Eluard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Centurion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eluard counters with a nice body shot.
Eluard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Centurion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eluard somewhat.
Centurion throws a sloppy head kick
and Eluard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Centurion throws the kick towards the body but Eluard avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Eluard. That snapped Centurion's head back.
Centurion lands with a shot to the body.
Centurion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Centurion plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Centurion throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Eluard counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Centurion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Centurion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Centurion throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Centurion.
Centurion throws a leg kick
and Eluard counters with a stiff right hand.
Centurion throws out a loose jab but Eluard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Eluard.
Centurion scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Centurion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Centurion throws a leg kick
and Eluard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard moves out of range of the body kick.
Centurion tests Eluard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Centurion throws a body punch but Eluard moves out of range.
Centurion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Centurion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Centurion thows a body kick. Eluard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Eluard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Eluard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Centurion avoids it really well and circles away.
Centurion misses the shot to the body.
Eluard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Centurion.
Eluard blocks a jab.
Eluard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Centurion lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Centurion lands with a nice body kick.
Centurion throws a head kick that misses
and Eluard counters with a nice uppercut.
Centurion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body kick from Centurion.#T2#
Eluard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centurion manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Centurion, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centurion lands with a slapping head kick.
Centurion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Centurion tries to land a front kick but Eluard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick there by Centurion.
Centurion missing with a left hand there. Eluard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Centurion throws a leg kick that misses.
Eluard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Centurion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eluard.
Centurion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eluard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Centurion.
Centurion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eluard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Centurion - the referee stops the clock and Eluard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Centurion. Eluard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Centurion throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eluard's head.
Centurion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eluard. Centurion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Centurion thuds his shin into the meat of Eluard's side.
Centurion lands with a slapping head kick.
Centurion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Centurion misses.
A quick step to the side and Eluard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Centurion.
Eluard swings for the body but Centurion moves out of range.
Eluard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eluard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Eluard scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Centurion's cut even more.#T4#
Eluard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eluard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Centurion - the referee stops the clock and Eluard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Centurion. Eluard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Centurion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eluard looks to land a left hand but Centurion moved out of range nicely.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eluard blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Centurion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Centurion.
Centurion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Centurion motions for Eluard to come forward. Centurion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eluard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Centurion misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Centurion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Centurion.
The fighters circling - Eluard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centurion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Centurion - that will leave a mark!
Eluard defending well as Centurion loads up on a big left hand.
Eluard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Centurion misses with a body shot
and Eluard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eluard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion takes one to the side of the head.
Centurion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1##TD#
Eluard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eluard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Eluard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Centurion keeps working.
Centurion tries to escape but Eluard is in control.
Eluard controlling the position.
Eluard trying to control the action but Centurion is working from the bottom.
Centurion is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Centurion gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Martinez Eluard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eluard looking to control but Centurion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eluard fails to move to back control.
Centurion wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eluard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Centurion is looking to escape.
Eluard wants to take Centurion's back here but Centurion is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T3#
Eluard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Centurion has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Eluard trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Eluard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Centurion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Eluard. #T4#
Centurion wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Eluard is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Centurion is defending well though. Eluard let's go of the attempt for now.
Carlos Centurion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Centurion is trying to get back to his feet but Eluard has full control of the position and if anything, Centurion has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Martinez Eluard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eluard biding his time, controlling Centurion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Eluard working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martinez Eluard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Centurion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Centurion!
After the big win, Carlos Centurion made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: gc136
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Eluard lands a jab to Stelzer's midsection.
Eluard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eluard.#CUT2#
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Stelzer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Eluard connects with a looping right hand.
Eluard misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Eluard.
Stelzer digs a good hook to Eluard's body.
Eluard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eluard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stelzer connects with a right hand. Eluard shakes it off.
Eluard fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Stelzer throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stelzer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eluard throws a hook but Stelzer avoids it easily.
Stelzer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eluard sprawls and moves away.
Eluard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stelzer throws out the jab.
Eluard throws a combination that misses
and Eluard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Stelzer does it's job there.
Stelzer misses with a right hand
and Eluard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eluard walks into a straight right hand from Stelzer.#T2#
Stelzer throws a sloppy body shot
and Eluard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stelzer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stelzer throws a body punch but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stelzer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eluard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.#TD2#
Eluard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stelzer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eluard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stelzer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Eluard is looking to take a break and control but Stelzer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Eluard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eluard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Eluard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stelzer, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Stelzer's face as Eluard controls the position.
Stelzer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You can see the frustration on Stelzer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Eluard tries for a kimura but Stelzer is defending well. #SUB2#
Eluard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stelzer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eluard working away.#T4#
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.
Stelzer tries to buck Eluard off but Eluard is having none of it.
Stelzer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Eluard is working for a submission of some sort.
Stelzer is staying active underneath Eluard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Stelzer is defending well.
Eluard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stelzer connects with a crisp jab.
Stelzer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stelzer misses with a hook
and Eluard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eluard misses with a takedown attempt - Stelzer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Stelzer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Stelzer misses the target.
Eluard misses with a double jab.
Stelzer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Eluard on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Eluard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Eluard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eluard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stelzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stelzer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eluard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eluard takes a swing at Stelzer's ribcage but misses.
Eluard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stelzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stelzer throws a jab when Eluard was well out of range.
Eluard swinging wildly here.
Stelzer throws the left hand but Eluard avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Stelzer.
A slow jab from Stelzer misses its intended target.
Eluard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stelzer defends it nicely.
Stelzer throws a jab but it's blocked by Eluard.
Eluard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eluard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stelzer throws out the jab.
Stelzer clobbers Eluard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stelzer misses with a straight right.
Eluard is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Stelzer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eluard slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Eluard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Eluard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stelzer pinned against the cage. Stelzer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolfram Stelzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.
Jab by Eluard.
Stelzer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eluard throws an off balance right hand
and Stelzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Stelzer works the jab nicely.
Stelzer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eluard.
It looked like Stelzer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eluard.
Jab, jab by Stelzer - just one landing.
Eluard shoots in but no luck this time.
Stelzer throws a hook but Eluard avoids it easily.
Donk. Stelzer catches Eluard right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stelzer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eluard.
An attempted straight right counter from Stelzer misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfram Stelzer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Stelzer lunges at Eluard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eluard's hand.
Eluard goes for a double leg but Stelzer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stelzer continues to drive forward.
Eluard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stelzer has time to react.
Eluard moves in looking to clinch but Stelzer pushes him off.
Stelzer swings for the body but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stelzer.
Eluard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eluard's head.
Eluard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stelzer scores with a body shot. #T1#
A slow jab from Stelzer misses its intended target.
And Eluard tries to counter it with a takedown but Stelzer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stelzer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Eluard. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Stelzer misses its intended target.
Eluard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eluard throws a jab when Stelzer was well out of range.
Stelzer throwing a counter right hand but Eluard manages to avoid it.
Eluard slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Eluard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stelzer lands a jab to Eluard's midsection.
Stelzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eluard moves away.
Stelzer jabs Eluard right on the nose. Eluard blinks but takes it well.
Wolfram Stelzer is winning the standup battle so far.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Stelzer. #T2#
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
Eluard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stelzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Eluard misses with a takedown attempt
and Stelzer counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Eluard takes the fight into the clinch.
Eluard misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eluard.
Stelzer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eluard lands with a right to the head.
Eluard is looking to control Stelzer's arms but Stelzer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eluard has his back to the cage.
Stelzer is looking to break free of the clinch but Eluard has double underhooks. #T3##TD2#
Eluard is trying to trip Stelzer. He has hold of a leg but Stelzer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Eluard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stelzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eluard can do to turn this around?
Eluard trying to move into half guard but instead Stelzer has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Stelzer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stelzer is looking to work some ground and pound but Eluard has wrist control.
Stelzer controlling from the top position.
Stelzer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Stelzer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eluard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stelzer has managed to get both his arms back between Eluard's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Stelzer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stelzer wants to control from the top but Eluard keeps moving.
Stelzer pushing down on Eluard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eluard desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stelzer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stelzer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stelzer is trying to control the action in half guard but Eluard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfram Stelzer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer'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.
#R4#
Eluard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stelzer.
Stelzer scores with a punch to the head.
Eluard misses with a left hand
and Stelzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Eluard.
Eluard moves away from the strike by Stelzer.
Stelzer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Eluard throws a right hand that Stelzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Stelzer also avoids with ease.
Stelzer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eluard throws a right hand that Stelzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Stelzer also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard tries for a takedown but Stelzer circles away easily
enabling Stelzer to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Eluard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Eluard tries to move to full mount but Stelzer actually manages to regain half guard.
Stelzer is trying to get back to full guard.
Stelzer gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stelzer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stelzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stelzer trying to keep a closed guard but Eluard is proving a slippery customer.
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Stelzer is keeping the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stelzer keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Stelzer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eluard pushes down on Stelzer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eluard works his way into full mount!
Stelzer is desperately trying to improve his position but Eluard has a good base and remains in mount.
Eluard trying to control but Stelzer is having none of it. #T3#
Eluard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stelzer is controlling an arm, preventing Eluard from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Eluard controlling his opponent.
Eluard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Eluard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stelzer is looking to escape.
Stelzer is desperately trying to improve his position but Eluard has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stelzer tries to hold on but Eluard pushes him away.
Stelzer is squirming around, avoiding Eluard's attempts to control the action.
Stelzer can't escape the position.
Eluard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eluard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eluard controlling from the full mount.
Eluard trying to control but Stelzer is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Eluard moves out of range as Stelzer strikes.
Martinez Eluard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eluard throws a lazy right hand but Stelzer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eluard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stelzer.
Stelzer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stelzer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eluard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stelzer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard throws a body punch but Stelzer moves out of range.
Stelzer throws a poor cross that misses
and Eluard counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Eluard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Stelzer keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Eluard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Stelzer is keeping the position.
Stelzer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eluard stopping the sweep attempt from Stelzer.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eluard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stelzer is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Eluard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stelzer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Eluard, into his guard. #REVR#
Stelzer wants to control from the top but Eluard keeps moving.
Stelzer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eluard's head.#T3#
Stelzer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Eluard looking to control but Stelzer passes into half guard.
Eluard wants to get back to full guard.
Eluard is looking to control Stelzer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eluard avoid being mounted?
Eluard is trying to stand. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eluard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stelzer is working away from the top position though.
Stelzer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eluard defending well though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eluard misses with a combination
and Stelzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Eluard slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Stelzer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stelzer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eluard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stelzer shoots in but Eluard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eluard with the counter takedown but Stelzer avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfram Stelzer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stelzer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfram Stelzer!
Wolfram Stelzer is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Wolfram Stelzer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Martinez Eluard had this to say: ' '.

Event: gc134
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Genia misses the shot to the body.
Eluard ducks right into an uppercut from Genia.
Eluard cracks Genia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eluard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eluard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Genia misses.
Eluard misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Genia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Eluard prevents a body shot from Genia.
Genia swings wildly with an uppercut but Eluard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Genia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eluard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Eluard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eluard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Eluard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eluard or perhaps it was just good defense by Genia, which made it look bad. #T1##TD#
Eluard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Genia to the ground. Eluard is now in Genia's guard.
Eluard looking to sit in guard and control but Genia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Genia is looking to stand up but Eluard won't let him.
Eluard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU2#
Genia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Eluard, up you get!
Eluard sizes up Genia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eluard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eluard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Eluard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Genia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Eluard lands with a good body shot.
Genia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eluard.
Eluard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genia manages to avoid it.
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genia was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eluard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
Eluard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Genia ducks under a wild hook from Eluard.
Genia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Genia cracks Eluard with a good jab.
Eluard misses with a body shot. #T3#
Eluard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Genia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eluard moves away.
Genia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eluard. That did some damage!
Genia cracks Eluard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eluard just misses with a punch to the body.
Eluard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genia.
Genia lands an overhand right.
Eluard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown but Genia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eluard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Genia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Genia throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Nice defenses there by Eluard.
Eluard tries to counter with a takedown but Genia is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Genia.
Eluard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A leg kick checked by Eluard.
Genia misses with an uppercut.
Genia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Will Genia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eluard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Genia tried to score with a low kick but Eluard checks it.
Eluard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eluard takes one on the button.
Genia throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Genia.
Genia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Eluard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Genia quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Genia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Eluard throws a right hand that Genia ducks under and follows up with a left that Genia also avoids with ease.
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
Genia slaps away a takedown attempt from Eluard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Genia! But no joy.
Genia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eluard.
Eluard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eluard misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Genia! But no joy.
Genia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Genia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eluard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eluard slips a straight right by Genia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia throws a leg kick that misses.
Genia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Genia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genia tries a low kick but Eluard avoids it.
Eluard misses with a shot to the body
and Genia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eluard misses the shot to the body.
Martinez Eluard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Genia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Eluard counters with a shoot takedown. Genia fights it but they end up in guard.
Genia being controlled here, momentarily.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Genia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Genia keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Genia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eluard controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Will Genia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eluard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Genia swivels and escapes.
Eluard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eluard throws a body punch but Genia moves out of range.
Eluard lands a slapping body shot.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Genia as he avoids it easily.
Genia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eluard misses the body punch
and Genia counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Genia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eluard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eluard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Genia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eluard swings for the body but Genia moves out of range.
Genia catches Eluard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Genia digs a good body shot into Eluard's ribs.
Eluard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Genia.
Martinez Eluard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eluard. Genia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Genia thuds a left hand into Eluard's body.
Genia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eluard.
Genia tries a quick counter leg kick but Eluard is wise to it.
Eluard walks into a jab.
Genia misses with an uppercut. Eluard saw that one coming.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eluard misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Genia takes a swing at Eluard's ribcage but misses.
Eluard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Genia cracks the inside of Eluard's front leg.
Genia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Genia avoids the body shot from Eluard.
Genia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eluard is looking to wear down Genia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eluard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eluard tries to move into range but Genia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Eluard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Genia on his heels. He'll look to pass Genia's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genia wants to stand up but Eluard is controlling him.
Martinez Eluard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eluard controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Genia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Genia slips under a jab from Eluard.#TD#
Eluard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Genia has one foot on Eluard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Eluard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genia.
Eluard just misses with a punch to the body.
Genia is looking to score with low kicks.
Eluard feinted with a counter takedown.
Genia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eluard just misses with a punch to the body.
Genia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eluard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eluard just misses with a punch to the body.
Eluard shoots in for a double leg but Genia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eluard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Eluard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Genia manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Eluard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genia moves away.
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genia was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
Eluard misses with a combination
and Genia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eluard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eluard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eluard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eluard shoots in looking for a takedown. Genia tries to sprawl out of it but Eluard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Genia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Genia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Eluard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Genia feints a counter leg kick.
Eluard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Genia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eluard walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eluard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Eluard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Genia on his heels. He'll look to pass Genia's guard now, I'm sure.
Eluard prevents Genia from getting back to his feet.
Eluard looking to pass the guard.
Genia wants to get back to his feet but Eluard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eluard advances to half guard. #T3#
Genia wants to get back to his feet.
Eluard trying to control the pace.
Eluard is trying to control the action in half guard but Genia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Genia is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Eluard is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Eluard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Genia is just riding it out for now. Eluard eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eluard trying to control from half guard but Genia is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Genia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Genia walks into a jab.#TD#
Eluard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Genia sprawls well initially but Eluard persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Genia pushes Eluard off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Genia really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genia was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
Eluard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Genia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eluard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eluard works Genia's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Genia misses the target.
Eluard tries to counter with a takedown but Genia is quick to defend against it.
Genia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Genia throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Eluard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eluard.
Genia keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Eluard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Genia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eluard content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Eluard wants to control from the top but Genia keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Genia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Genia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eluard.
Genia lands with a good body shot.
Genia jabs Eluard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Genia looks to land a left hand but Eluard moved out of range nicely.
Eluard tries to counter with a takedown but Genia is quick to defend against it.
Eluard misses with a wild body shot.
Genia connects with a right hand. Eluard shakes it off.
Eluard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eluard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genia tries to counter with a clinch but Eluard shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Eluard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Genia is trying to defend but Eluard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eluard is just content to waste time from the top position. Genia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Genia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Genia is looking to stand up but Eluard isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Genia keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Genia is keeping the position.
Genia keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eluard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eluard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Genia throws out the jab.
Eluard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Will Genia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Eluard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Genia counters with a low kick, right behind Eluard 's knee.
Genia scores with a hook to the body. Eluard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Genia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Genia, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Genia, right into the meat.
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genia was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
Good standup being displayed there by Genia as he connects with a hook.
Eluard looks to land a combination but Genia avoids it well.
Genia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eluard moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia misses with a body shot.
A combination from Genia does no damage.
Genia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eluard has his takedown stuffed
and Eluard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Eluard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genia.
Eluard looks to score with a jab to the body but Genia is just out of range.
A nice side step and Genia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eluard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Genia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Eluard with that takedown attempt.
Genia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eluard's head.
Eluard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Genia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eluard. #TD#
Genia gets caught flat footed, as Eluard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Genia keeps moving. #T2#
Eluard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eluard trying to control but Genia is working from the bottom. #T3##ES2#
Genia scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Eluard has a takedown stuffed.
Genia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eluard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eluard misses with a wild body shot.
Eluard just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Genia.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eluard or perhaps it was just good defense by Genia, which made it look bad. #TD#
Genia gets caught flat footed, as Eluard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Eluard trying to control but Genia is working from the bottom.
Eluard is really struggling to control Genia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Eluard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Martinez Eluard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Genia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eluard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Genia keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Genia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Genia 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Genia!
Will Genia is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Will Genia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Martinez Eluard was interviewed post fight and said ' '.

Event: gc132
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Genia with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Eluard as he connects with a hook.
Genia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eluard to score with a decent uppercut.
Eluard punishes Genia's body with a nice straight punch.
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Eluard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Genia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eluard.
Eluard throws a combination that misses
and Genia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Genia lands.
Eluard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Genia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Genia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Genia cracks a nice hook into Eluard's ribs.
Eluard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Genia. Genia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eluard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Genia walks into a left hand.
Eluard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Genia scores with a decent looking hook.
Genia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard lands a glancing blow to the side of Genia's head.
Genia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eluard throws out the jab.
Will Genia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eluard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eluard throws a hook to the side of Genia's head but Genia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice combination there by Eluard.
Genia lands a jab.
Eluard misses with a takedown attempt
and Genia counters with a stiff right hand.
Genia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eluard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eluard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Genia throws a body punch but Eluard moves out of range.
Genia stuffs the takedown.
Eluard takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Genia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Eluard finds it's way through Genia's defenses.
Eluard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Eluard misses with a takedown attempt - Genia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Will Genia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.
Eluard lands a jab.
Eluard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Genia's waist but Genia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eluard off to one side.
Eluard digs a good body shot into Genia's ribs.
Genia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eluard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Eluard misses with an uppercut
and Genia counters with a stiff right hand.
Genia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eluard's hands.
Eluard ducks under a wild hook from Genia.
Genia throws a jab when Eluard was well out of range.
Eluard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
It looks like Genia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Genia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Genia is looking to slow Eluard down with leg kicks.
Eluard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Genia to counter with a crisp jab.
Genia scores with a hook.
Eluard misses with the combination.
Eluard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eluard staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eluard.#T4#
Eluard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eluard connects with a crisp jab.
Eluard throws a hook but Genia avoids it easily.
Genia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Genia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eluard with the counter takedown but Genia avoids it easily.
Martinez Eluard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eluard.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Genia.
Sloppy strikes from Eluard. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Genia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eluard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Eluard misses.
Genia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Genia misses the shot to the body.
Genia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Eluard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genia moves away.
Genia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Eluard.
Genia connects with a jab.
Eluard throws a right and a left that Genia avoids nicely.
Genia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Genia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eluard.
Eluard slips a jab from Genia.
Martinez Eluard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eluard. That did some damage!
Eluard throws a combination that misses
and Genia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard throws a lazy right hand but Genia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Genia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eluard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eluard throws a jab when Genia was well out of range.#T1#
Eluard throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Genia throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Eluard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Genia's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Eluard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Genia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Genia has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Eluard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Genia's guard. #REVB#
Genia wants to stand and escape but Eluard is having none of it.
Eluard showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Let's hope that Eluard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Eluard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Genia wants to stand and escape but Eluard is having none of it. #T3#
Eluard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Genia is looking to stand up but Eluard isn't so interested in that idea.
Eluard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eluard throws a hook to the side of Genia's head but Genia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Genia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eluard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martinez Eluard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eluard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Genia misses with a body shot.
A jab from Genia misses.
Genia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard misses with a two punch combination.
Eluard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice sprawl there from Genia as Eluard shoots in.
A counter left hand to the body from Genia misses its target.
Genia lands a nice looking body shot.
Genia lands a lovely overhand right.
Eluard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eluard throws a jab when Genia was well out of range.
Genia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Eluard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Genia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eluard throws a hook but Genia blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martinez Eluard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Genia.
Eluard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eluard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Genia at a distance.
Eluard throws a hook but Genia blocks it.
Genia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Eluard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Genia circles away quickly and effectively.
Eluard misses with a few strikes there.
Genia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eluard lunges at Genia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Genia's hand.
Eluard scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard moves out of range as Genia strikes.
Eluard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Genias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eluard swings for the body but Genia moves out of range.
No luck for Eluard with that takedown attempt. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Eluard.
Genia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eluard.
Genia throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Eluard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Genia!
Genia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Eluard tries to advance position but instead Genia slips a leg back in to half guard.
Eluard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eluard wants to control but Genia is keeping him busy. #T2#
Genia is trying to stand up here but Eluard is controlling him well.
Eluard is trying to control the action in half guard but Genia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Eluard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eluard wants to take a breather but Genia is having none of it.
Genia is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eluard lunges at Genia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Genia's hand.
Eluard lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Genia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Eluard scores with a sloppy right hand. Genia should have avoided that one.
Genia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Genia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Genia throws a leg kick but Eluard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Genia throws a jab but it's blocked by Eluard.
Genia just misses with a punch to the body.
Eluard feints the counter takedown.
Eluard slips under a jab.
Eluard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genia.
Eluard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Genia slips under a jab from Eluard.
Eluard throws a hook to the side of Genia's head but Genia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Genia tried to counter with a leg kick but Eluard avoided it.
Eluard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Eluard ducks under a wild hook from Genia.
Genia misses with a straight right.
Genia throws a leg kick which misses Eluard's front leg but catches the back leg as Eluard tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genia misses with the combination.
Genia looks to score with a jab to the body but Eluard is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eluard or perhaps it was just good defense by Genia, which made it look bad.
Genia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Genia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Martinez Eluard just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Eluard dives in and grabs Genia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Genia pushes down on Eluard's head and hops out.
Genia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eluard. #TD2#
Eluard drives through with a takedown into Genia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Martinez Eluard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Genia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eluard is controlling him.
Eluard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eluard trying to control but Genia is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard passes into half guard.
Eluard is trying to control the action in half guard but Genia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Eluard wants to pass to mount but Genia is defending the position.
Eluard is looking to take a break and control but Genia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Genia looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Eluard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Genia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Genia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eluard slips under a jab from Genia.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eluard looks to land a left hand but Genia moved out of range nicely.
Genia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eluard ducks under a wild hook from Genia.
Genia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eluard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eluard misses with a body shot
and Genia counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Genia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Genia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Genia lands with a shot to the body.
Genia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Genia looks to score with a jab to the body but Eluard is just out of range.
Genia misses with a body shot.
Eluard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Genia defends it well.
Eluard scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Genia.
Eluard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Eluard. Genia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eluard avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Eluard misses
and Genia counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Eluard. That snapped Genia's head back.
Genia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Genia misses with an uppercut.
Eluard dives in for a single leg takedown but Genia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Genia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eluard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Genia looks to land a right hand but Eluard moved out of range.
Genia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Genia. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Genia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Genia staying out of range there.
Genia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eluard. That did some damage!
A shot to the body from Genia misses #TD2#
and Eluard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Genia won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eluard looking to control but instead Genia has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genia pushes Eluard off looking to stand but Eluard dives back in and keeps control.
Eluard controlling the pace.
More stalling from Eluard.
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Genia is defending well.
Eluard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Genia had his way with Martinez Eluard in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Genia tries to bum rush Eluard with a series of wild strikes but Eluard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eluard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eluard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Genia's waist but Genia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eluard off to one side.
Genia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Genia.
Eluard misses with a body shot.
Genia throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Eluard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eluard.
Genia wants to stand and escape but Eluard is having none of it.
Eluard trying to move into half guard but instead Genia has managed to sweep!#REVR##SU#
Genia stands up and waves to Eluard to follow him.
Genia moves away from the strike by Eluard.
An attempted straight right counter from Genia misses the target.
Eluard scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eluard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Eluard duly obliges.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Genia as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Genia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Genia lands a nice hook to Eluard's body. Eluard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eluard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Genias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eluard avoids the body shot from Genia.
Eluard takes a swing at Genia's ribcage but misses.
Genia scores with a jab. Eluard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eluard walks into a stiff left hand from Genia.
Eluard ducks under a wild hook from Genia.
Genia throws a leg kick but Eluard moved away.
Genia throws a low kick, looking for Eluard's leg but Eluard calmly moves out of range.
Eluard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eluard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eluard scores with a body shot. #T2#
Genia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eluard misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Genia misses its target.
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eluard throws the left hand but Genia avoids the punch easily.
Genia lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genia misses the shot to the body.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown but Genia shows good takedown defense.
Will Genia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.
Genia looks to score with a jab to the body but Eluard is just out of range.
Eluard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Genia just misses with a punch to the body.
Genia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eluard moves away.#T3#
Genia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eluard looks to score with a jab to the body but Genia is just out of range.
Genia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eluard shoots and misses
and Genia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eluard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Genia moves out of range of the strikes.
Will Genia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eluard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Genia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Genia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eluard doesn't seem bothered though.
Genia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Eluard.
Genia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eluard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A punch combination from Genia misses. #T4#
Eluard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Genia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eluard lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eluard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eluard misses with a double jab #CL#
and Genia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Genia throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Genia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eluard lands an overhand right.
Genia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eluard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eluard lands a jab to Genia's midsection.
Eluard scores with a jab to the body.
Eluard jabs at Genia's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Will Genia.
I think Eluard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!

Event: gc130.1
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Eluard scores with a jab.
Stelzer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eluard moves out of range of the strikes.
Stelzer scores with a sloppy right hand. Eluard should have avoided that one.
Stelzer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Eluard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut. Eluard saw that one coming.
Martinez Eluard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eluard moves away from the strike by Stelzer.
Eluard with the counter takedown but Stelzer avoids it easily.
Stelzer misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Eluard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stelzer's guard.
Eluard tries to free his leg and advance position but Stelzer is retaining full guard.
Eluard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Samran Muay Thai. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stelzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stelzer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Eluard tries to free his leg and advance position but Stelzer is retaining full guard.
Stelzer is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Eluard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stelzer dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Stelzer trying to control but Eluard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Eluard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stelzer stacks Eluard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stelzer!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eluard is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Stelzer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Eluard down. #ES2#
Eluard throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Eluard slips under a jab.
Eluard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eluard moves away from the strike by Stelzer.
Eluard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eluard lands with a straight right. Stelzer didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stelzer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eluard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stelzer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eluard misses with a body shot
and Stelzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eluard lands with an uppercut that bounces Stelzer off the cage and back into range.
Eluard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stelzer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eluard checks a low kick from Stelzer.#T3#
Eluard swings for the body but Stelzer moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Eluard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stelzer doesn't seem phased though.
Nice takedown defense from Stelzer. No joy for Eluard on that attempt.
Eluard blocks a jab.
Stelzer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eluard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Stelzer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Eluard.
Stelzer scores with a nice head shot.
No luck for Eluard with that takedown attempt.
Eluard moves out of range of the strikes.
Eluard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Stelzer missing with a left hand there. Eluard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eluard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eluard checks a low kick from Stelzer.
Eluard throws a hook to the side of Stelzer's head but Stelzer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stelzer takes a swing at Eluard's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelzer throws a hook but Eluard blocks it.
Stelzer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolfram Stelzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stelzer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eluard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stelzer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stelzer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Stelzer.
Eluard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eluard takes a swing at Stelzer's ribcage but misses.
Eluard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wolfram Stelzer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Eluard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stelzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stelzer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eluard lands with a cross.
Eluard staying out of range there.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stelzer sprawls well. Stelzer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eluard gets slowly back to his feet.
Stelzer blocks a jab.
Eluard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stelzer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolfram Stelzer is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Stelzer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stelzer.
Stelzer dodges the punch combination from Eluard. #T1#
Stelzer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stelzer defending well as Eluard loads up on a big left hand.
Eluard throws an overhand right that lands on Stelzer's shoulder, as Stelzer tries to avoid the shot.
Eluard throws a lazy uppercut
and Stelzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Eluard.
Eluard throws a shot to the body.
Eluard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stelzer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eluard misses with a hook. Stelzer ducked under it nicely.
Eluard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eluard loads up on a big right hand but Stelzer slips the punch.
Eluard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Eluard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Eluard.
A slow jab from Stelzer misses its intended target.
Eluard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stelzer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Stelzer misses.
Eluard takes a swing at Stelzer's ribcage but misses.
Eluard throws a lazy uppercut
and Stelzer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stelzer throws a big shot that misses.
Eluard throws a right hand that misses
and Stelzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eluard slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Eluard throws a combination. Stelzer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown but Stelzer shows good takedown defense.
Wolfram Stelzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.#T3#
Eluard throws a series of strikes that have Stelzer backpedaling.
Stelzer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stelzer slips a jab from Eluard.#TD2#
Eluard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Stelzer keeps moving.
Eluard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stelzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez Eluard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eluard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stelzer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Stelzer trying to keep a closed guard but Eluard is proving a slippery customer.
Eluard trying to control but Stelzer is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stelzer pulls Eluard in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stelzer throws a jab but it's blocked by Eluard.
Eluard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stelzer defends it well.
Stelzer misses with a looping left.
Eluard moves out of range of the body kick from Stelzer.
Martinez Eluard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Stelzer misses.
Stelzer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eluard's hands.
Eluard misses with a takedown attempt
and Stelzer counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Eluard slips under a jab from Stelzer.
Stelzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Eluard is just out of range.
Eluard misses with a series of wild punches.
Eluard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stelzer tries to avoid it but Eluard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stelzer to the ground. Stelzer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stelzer lands a body shot.
Eluard throws a combination that misses
and Stelzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stelzer looks to land a left hand but Eluard moved out of range nicely.
Stelzer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stelzer throws a hook to the side of Eluard's head but Eluard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stelzer misses with a wild body shot.
Stelzer tests Eluard's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Eluard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stelzer counters with a nice body shot.
A left and a right from Eluard both land. Nice combination.
Eluard misses with an uppercut
and Stelzer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eluard thinking.
Stelzer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stelzer! #ROC#
Eluard is rocked!
Eluard darts in looking for a takedown but Stelzer gets double underhooks and turns Eluard into the cage.
Eluard is still on wobbly legs! Can Stelzer finish him?
Eluard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eluard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Eluard with the counter takedown but Stelzer avoids it easily.
Eluard throws a nice looking combination but Stelzer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eluard seems to have recovered his senses.
Eluard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stelzer.
Nice uppercut there from Stelzer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelzer missing with a left hand there. Eluard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stelzer lands with a shot to the body.
Eluard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Eluard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Stelzer slips a jab from Eluard.
Stelzer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eluard slips under a jab.
Stelzer connects with a single shot there.
Stelzer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eluard misses with a double jab.
Eluard throws a jab but it's blocked by Stelzer.
A jab from Stelzer does it's job there.
Eluard misses with a body shot.
Stelzer walks into a left hand.
Eluard takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Stelzer gets caught napping as Eluard dives in and scores a takedown. Stelzer manages to retain guard.
Eluard preventing the sweep. #T3#
Stelzer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Stelzer is thwarting Eluard's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Stelzer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eluard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eluard is looking to improve his position.
Stelzer wants to take a breather but Eluard is having none of it.
Stelzer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Eluard tries to get to full guard but Stelzer has control of the leg.
Eluard is trying to control but can't.
Eluard is looking for a sweep. Stelzer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eluard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stelzer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Stelzer.
Stelzer wants to pass the guard but Eluard is defending well.
Eluard trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfram Stelzer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stelzer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Martinez Eluard!
A very excited looking Martinez Eluard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: gc127.1
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Eluard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eluard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Genia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Genia.
Eluard just misses with a punch to the body.
Eluard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Genia.
Eluard misses with a takedown attempt - Genia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eluard scores with a jab to the body.
Genia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Eluard throws a good cross that connects.
Eluard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Genia as he avoids it easily.
Eluard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Genia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Genia looks to score with a jab to the body but Eluard is just out of range.
Eluard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Genia doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Genia dodges the punch combination from Eluard.
Genia lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Eluard gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Eluard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Genia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Genia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eluard is controlling him well.
Eluard staying calm.
Eluard wants to control but Genia is keeping him busy. #T2#
Genia seems a little lost for a moment, as Eluard dominates the positioning.
Genia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eluard is controlling him well.
Eluard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Eluard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eluard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Genia's legs. #T3#
Eluard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Genia!
Eluard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Eluard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Genia has worked his arm free - good work by Genia!
Genia is pushing Eluard's head away, looking to escape. Eluard manages to hold on to the position though.
Eluard trying to control the position but Genia is working away. #T4#
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.
The referee asks Eluard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Eluard prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eluard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Genia for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eluard moves away from the strike by Genia.
Genia lands a slapping body shot.
Genia slaps away a takedown attempt from Eluard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Genia throws a leg kick which misses Eluard's front leg but catches the back leg as Eluard tries to avoid it.
Genia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Eluard fails with the takedown.
Genia connects with the punch.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown but Genia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eluard goes for a double leg but Genia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Genia continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Genia lands a slapping body shot.
Genia swings for the body but Eluard moves out of range.
Genia cracks Eluard with a good jab.
Genia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard darts in looking for a takedown but Genia gets double underhooks and turns Eluard into the cage.
Genia misses with a hook.
Eluard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Genia.
Genia throws a hook but Eluard blocks it.
Eluard tries to counter with a takedown but Genia is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Genia misses with a low kick as Eluard jumps back.
Genia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eluard's hands.
Eluard blocks a leg kick.
Eluard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genia manages to avoid it.
Eluard misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Genia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Genia throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Eluard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Genia won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Genia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genia lands a slapping body shot.
Eluard throws a nice looking combination but Genia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eluard is looking to wear down Genia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Genia scores with a jab. Eluard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Genia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Eluard.#T2#
Genia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eluard lands a jab to the head.
Genia looks to land a left hand but Eluard moved out of range nicely.
Genia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Genia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eluard.
Genia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Genia misses the shot to the body.
Eluard misses with an uppercut
and Genia counters with a leg kick.
Eluard swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Genia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Eluard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eluard showed some decent athleticism there.
Eluard is pressing down on Genia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Genia is holding on for now.
Martinez Eluard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Genia is looking to escape.
Genia is refusing to be controlled, as Eluard sits in half guard.
Genia wants to get back to his feet.
Eluard is stalling here. Genia is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Eluard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Genia has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #ES#
Eluard throws Genia to one side and escapes!
Eluard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Genia backs up against the cage. #T4#
Genia throws a body shot but no joy.
Genia misses with a body shot.
Eluard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Genia pinned against the cage. Genia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Genia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eluard moves out of range as Genia strikes.
Genia thows a leg kick but Eluard checks it #TD#
so Eluard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eluard controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Genia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Eluard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Genia throws a looping overhand right but Eluard ducks down to avoid it.
Eluard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eluard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Genia.
Eluard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Eluard dodges the punch combination from Genia.
Eluard attempts a counter takedown but Genia avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Genia.
Genia tries to counter with a clinch but Eluard shakes him off and moves away.
Genia throws a hook but Eluard avoids it easily.
Eluard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Genia.
Genia thuds his right hand into Eluard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Will Genia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Genia misses the target.
Eluard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eluard.#T1#
Genia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eluard slips under a jab from Genia.
Eluard scores with a punch to the head.
Genia lands a lovely overhand right.
Eluard slips a jab and a cross from Genia.
Martinez Eluard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Genia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eluard moves away.
Genia misses with a wild body shot.
Eluard cracks Genia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Genia moves away from the strike by Eluard.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Genia.
Eluard throws a hook but Genia avoids it easily.#T2#
Genia throws out a leg kick but Eluard moves out of range and Genia only half commits.
Eluard dips to his left and cracks Genia with an uppercut!
Genia throws a head kick but Eluard moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Eluard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Genia. Eluard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eluard ducks right into an uppercut from Genia.
Eluard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Genia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eluard lunges at Genia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Genia's hand.
Genia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Genia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eluard.
Genia scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Eluard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eluard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Genia counters with a leg kick.
Eluard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eluard lands a nice hook to Genia's body. Genia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Genia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Genia throws a hook but Eluard avoids it easily.
Eluard misses with the combination.
Genia scores with a shot to the body.
Genia throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Genia throws a body shot but no joy.
Eluard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Eluard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Genia back to the cage. Eluard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eluard swinging wildly here.
Eluard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Genia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eluard.
A countering left hand to the body from Genia misses.
Genia lunges at Eluard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eluard's hand.
Eluard throws the left hand but Genia avoids the punch easily.
Eluard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martinez Eluard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eluard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Genia defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Genia.
I think Genia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Genia!
After winning the bout, Will Genia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Martinez Eluard spoke after the fight, saying ' '.

Event: gc124
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Eluard misses with a few strikes there.
Swann ducks under a wild hook from Eluard.
We've been informed that Eluard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Eluard misses the shot to the body.
Swann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eluard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eluard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Swann staying out of range there.
Eluard misses with a series of wild punches.
A clash of legs there as Eluard blocks the low kick.
Swann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swann misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eluard scores with a jab. Swann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eluard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eluard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Eluard connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Swann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Swann.
Swann throws a head kick but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard with the counter takedown but Swann avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Eluard misses its intended target.
Swann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eluard swings for the body but Swann moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Swann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Swann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eluard.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Swann.
Swann scores with the left hand. Eluard knows he should have avoided that one.
Eluard misses with a straight right.
Eluard throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Swann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swann throws a leg kick but Eluard sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eluard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swann cracks Eluard with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Eluard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Eluard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Swann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eluard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Swann is defending against the submission attempts here by Eluard.
Swann wants to get back to full guard.
Eluard not doing much here. #SUB2#
Eluard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Swann trying to control from the bottom.
Eluard trying to control from Swann's half guard. Swann has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swann trying to control the position.
Swann keeping full guard, as Eluard tries to pass.
Eluard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Eluard trying to control the action but Swann is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eluard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Eluard has hold of Swann's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Swann tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Eluard cranks the arm and Swann screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Swann, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Martinez Eluard!
Martinez Eluard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ross Swann spoke after the fight, saying 'Every dog has his day.'.

Event: gc120
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perfect was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
A lazy left from Perfect finds it's target.
Eluard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perfect uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eluard.
Eluard scores with a body shot.
Eluard misses with a wild combination.
Perfect jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eluard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eluard takes a swing at Perfect's ribcage but misses.
Eluard keeps the fight on the outside.
Perfect tries a head kick but it misses.
Eluard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perfect sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eluard somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard swings for the body but Perfect moves out of range.
Perfect throws a counter combo.
Perfect lands a high kick!
Eluard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice takedown defense from Eluard. No joy for Perfect on that attempt. #T1#
Eluard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perfect looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eluard misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Eluard as he connects with a hook.
Perfect throws a low kick but Eluard moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perfect.
Eluard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Eluard.
Eluard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perfect takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eluard shoots for a takedown but Perfect saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perfect throws a big counter head kick but Eluard avoids it with no problem.
Perfect fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perfect misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perfect throws a sloppy head kick and Eluard moves out of range easily. #T2#
Eluard lands a jab to the head.
Eluard takes one to the chin there.
Eluard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perfect manages to avoid it.
Eluard throws the left hand but Perfect avoids the punch easily.
Eluard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perfect misses with a head kick.
Perfect buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perfect misses with an uppercut.
Eluard dives in for a single leg takedown but Perfect sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perfect throws a leg kick which misses Eluard's front leg but catches the back leg as Eluard tries to avoid it.
Eluard looks to throw the jab but Perfect is out of range.
A big right from Eluard misses.
Perfect attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Perfect moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Eluard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perfect throws a right and a left that Eluard avoids nicely. #T3#
Perfect buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perfect.
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perfect throws a leg kick that misses.
Perfect tries to move into range but Eluard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eluard looks to score with a jab to the body but Perfect is just out of range.
Perfect throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Eluard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Perfect won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Perfect's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eluard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Eluard is looking to take a break and control but Perfect is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Eluard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perfect is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Perfect tries to buck Eluard off but Eluard is having none of it.
Perfect stops Eluard from passing to mount.
Perfect is trying to control Eluard's posture but Eluard avoids it.
Eluard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Perfect's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Eluard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Perfect has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Eluard but great work by Perfect.
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!
Perfect staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Perfect throws a leg kick which misses Eluard's front leg but catches the back leg as Eluard tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Eluard.
Perfect thumps Eluard with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Perfect.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Perfect feints and then cracks Eluard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eluard down.
Perfect buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perfect ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perfect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perfect is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Eluard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eluard is taking a breather. Perfect 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.#SUB#
Eluard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Eluard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Eluard trying to control from half guard but Perfect is working away.
Eluard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Perfect is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez Eluard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eluard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Perfect wants to get back to full guard but Eluard has passed into side control.
Perfect being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Perfect is trying to get back to half guard.
Eluard trying to control the action but Perfect is working from the bottom.
Perfect is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Eluard is trying to get an arm triangle but Perfect is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Eluard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perfect, who protects the arm well.
Perfect is trying to escape the position but Eluard is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perfect has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eluard finds it's way round the side to connect with Perfect's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Eluard misses.
Eluard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Eluard duly obliges.
Martinez Eluard is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Perfect looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Eluard pushes Perfect off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martinez Eluard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Eluard misses with a double jab
and Perfect counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perfect moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eluard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eluard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perfect tries a head kick but it misses.
Eluard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perfect.
Eluard tries to counter with a takedown but Perfect is quick to defend against it.
Eluard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perfect manages to avoid it.
Perfect throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perfect.
Perfect jabs Eluard right on the nose. Eluard blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard closes the distance and clinches up with Perfect, looking for a takedown. Eluard pushes Perfect against the cage but Perfect circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eluard throws a hook to the side of Perfect's head but Perfect sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eluard throws a hook to the side of Perfect's head but Perfect sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perfect lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Eluard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Eluard wants to control but Perfect is keeping him busy.
Perfect tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eluard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Perfect is not content to let Eluard control the position.
Perfect is looking for a sweep.
Eluard taking a break here but Perfect is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Eluard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
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.
Perfect is not content to let Eluard control the position.#SUB#
Eluard is looking for a kimura here.
Perfect is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Eluard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Perfect is looking for a sweep. Eluard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eluard wants to take a breather but Perfect is having none of it.
Mystery Perfect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eluard content to control rather than advance.
Eluard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
Eluard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perfect. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eluard misses with a hook.
Perfect shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eluard as he jumps to the side.
Eluard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perfect moves away.
Eluard lands a jab to the nose.
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Eluard lands.
Perfect throws a head kick but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eluard swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eluard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eluard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eluard connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martinez Eluard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eluard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martinez Eluard!
After winning the bout, Martinez Eluard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Mystery Perfect was interviewed post fight and said 'The fight was too easy and boring, and since my opponent looked like he really wanted the W, I thought I'd put on a show and give him the W.The line's getting longer. Better get back to pleasing them single and taken ladies before they go crazy'.

Event: gc116
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Eluard misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Sailor closes the distance and clinches.
Eluard stops a takedown attempt from Sailor.
Eluard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eluard blocks a body shot from Sailor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eluard.
Good body shot from Sailor.
Sailor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard pushes Sailor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sailor misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Sailor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sailor trying to keep a closed guard but Eluard is proving a slippery customer.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sailor working a defensive guard here.
Eluard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Eluard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sailor is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eluard trying to control the position but Sailor is working away.
Eluard slows the pace down.
Sailor can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Eluard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sailor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eluard working away.#T2#
Eluard controlling from side mount.
Sailor tries to improve position but can't.
Eluard controls the position. #SUB#
Eluard has an Americana. Sailor didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Eluard is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Eluard hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Martinez Eluard!
Martinez Eluard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: gc112
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Jones shoots for a takedown but Eluard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eluard.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eluard is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Eluard circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been hearing reports that Eluard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eluard. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eluard throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eluard's hands.
Eluard lands a right hook to the body.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eluard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eluard looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Martinez Eluard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Jones.#T1#
Eluard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Eluard misses with a body shot.
Eluard needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones slips under a jab from Eluard.
Eluard cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Eluard moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones avoids the body shot from Eluard.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Eluard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Eluard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones moves away from the strike by Eluard.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Eluard.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Eluard off the cage and back into range.
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!
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Eluard scores with a jab to the head.
Jones slips under a jab.
Eluard tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones staying out of range there.#T3#
Eluard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Eluard misses with a wild combination.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Eluard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eluard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eluard throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eluard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eluard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eluard just misses with a punch to the body.
Eluard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eluard connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leandro Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
Eluard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Eluard tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Eluard is wise to it.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eluard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eluard connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eluard.
Eluard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Eluard, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eluard quickly recovers to half guard.
Eluard is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eluard avoid being mounted?
Jones trying to control the action but Eluard is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eluard. That did some damage!
Eluard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Eluard duly obliges.
Eluard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Eluard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Eluard's guard.#SUB#
Eluard is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Eluard is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Eluard is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Eluard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Eluard has wrist control.#T1#
Eluard wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Eluard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eluard keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Eluard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Eluard working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Eluard is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Eluard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Eluard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Eluard is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Eluard dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Eluard wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones keeping full guard, as Eluard tries to pass. #SUB#
Eluard 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. #T3#
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eluard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones prevents Eluard from improving position.
Eluard is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Eluard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Eluard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eluard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eluard's best efforts.
Jones tries to roll over but Eluard keeps him under control.
Jones trying to hold on to Eluard's head to control him but Eluard postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Eluard is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eluard to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martinez Eluard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jones misses with a body shot.
Eluard blocks a jab.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Eluard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Eluard throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Eluard takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eluard counters with a right hand to the body.
Eluard swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Martinez Eluard is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jones slips a jab from Eluard.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eluard.
Nice takedown defense from Eluard. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Eluard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones blocks a jab.
Eluard loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice cross by Jones.
Leandro Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eluard lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones dives in and grabs Eluard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eluard pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Martinez Eluard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Jones.
Eluard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eluard leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Eluard moves out of range as Jones strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eluard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Eluard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eluard misses the jab.
Jones throws out a counter right but Eluard avoids it with no problem.
Eluard throws a big shot that misses.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eluard to the ground. Jones is now in Eluard's guard.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eluard's guard. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Eluard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Jones throws a strike but Eluard manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Jones tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martinez Eluard!
An out of breath Martinez Eluard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: gc105
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eluard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanson avoids the body shot from Eluard.
Jab from Eluard.
Hanson dives in and grabs Eluard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eluard pushes down on Hanson's head and hops out.
Eluard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hanson throws a lazy head kick
and Eluard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eluard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Eluard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Martinez Eluard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Hanson is looking to land body kicks.
Eluard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanson misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hanson with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eluard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanson.
Eluard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eluard lands a really nice looking cross but Hanson seems unphased. #T1#
Hanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eluard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rikkard Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson thumps Eluard with a low kick.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Eluard counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Rikkard Hanson has been cut.
Hanson darts in looking for a takedown but Eluard gets double underhooks and turns Hanson into the cage.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eluard keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanson avoids the body shot from Eluard.
A jab lands there for Eluard.
Martinez Eluard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eluard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hanson misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Hanson gets a takedown into half guard.
Hanson wants to control but Eluard is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Eluard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eluard is not content to let Hanson control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Eluard is not content to let Hanson control the position.
Eluard wants to control but Hanson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eluard is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Hanson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
My spies in Gym of the Gods inform me that Hanson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eluard tries to lock up and control but Hanson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanson controlling from the full mount.
Eluard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eluard is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Hanson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eluard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanson with a couple of short strikes.
Eluard regains half guard.
Eluard is looking for a sweep. Hanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Eluard is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Eluard trying to hold on to Hanson's head to control him but Hanson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rikkard Hanson'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.
#R2##CL#
Eluard moves into the clinch.
Eluard misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Eluard gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Eluard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanson is just riding it out for now. Eluard eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Eluard seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hanson tries to get to full guard but Eluard has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Eluard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Eluard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanson is just riding it out for now. Eluard eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Eluard is working for a kimura but Hanson is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanson is staying active underneath Eluard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Eluard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hanson tries to roll over but Eluard keeps him under control.
Hanson gets full guard.#T3##SUB#
Eluard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hanson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hanson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hanson! #REVB##SUB2#
Hanson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hanson trying to control the action but Eluard is working from the bottom.
Rikkard Hanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Eluard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eluard is looking to regain half guard here but Hanson keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Eluard struggling a bit here.
Hanson wants to control but Eluard is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hanson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eluard, who protects the arm well.
Eluard tries to bench press Hanson off him but Hanson keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eluard is trying to control Hanson's posture but Hanson avoids it.
Hanson wants to control but Eluard is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rikkard Hanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rikkard Hanson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Eluard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanson tries to clinch but Eluard is having none of it.
Eluard misses with a body shot.
Hanson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinez Eluard is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Eluard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eluard moves out of range as Hanson throws a body kick.
Eluard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eluard scores with a hook.
Eluard misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eluard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hanson just manages to avoid it.
Martinez Eluard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Hanson wants to clinch up but Eluard keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Hanson gets a double leg takedown into Eluard's guard.#T1#
Hanson passes Eluard's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Eluard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily.
Hanson prevents Eluard from improving his position.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Eluard is defending well. #SUB#
Eluard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily.
Hanson trying to control the action but Eluard is working from the bottom.
Hanson winds up and cracks Eluard with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanson prevents Eluard from improving his position.
Hanson trying to mount his opponent but Eluard defends it. #SUB2#
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eluard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanson trying to control but Eluard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eluard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hanson uses it to pass to side control.
Eluard gets back to half guard.#T3#
Eluard moves into full guard. #SUB#
Eluard looking for subs off his back but Hanson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eluard is not content to let Hanson control the position.
Eluard trying to hold on to Hanson's head to control him but Hanson postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Eluard actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eluard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rikkard Hanson.
I think Hanson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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