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Event:
Halloween Madness
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Elder misses with a body shot
#KD#
and Spud counters with a crisp one two that drops Elder! Spud thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Elder to his feet! Elder is in big trouble!#ROC#
Elder is rocked!
Elder walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Spud! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
William Spud retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
TNR 5
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Elder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Elder pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Poller back to the cage. Elder follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elder.
Poller moves forwards but Elder connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Poller is rocked!
Elder connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Poller! He's out on his feet! Elder rushes in and drops Poller with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Elder!
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Event:
TNR 3
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Elder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sweeney has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sweeney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sweeney lands with an uppercut that bounces Elder off the cage and back into range.
Elder misses with an uppercut
and Sweeney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sweeney lands a body shot.
Elder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Elder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elder misses with a left hand
and Sweeney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elder thinking.
Elder tries to bum rush Sweeney with a series of wild strikes but Sweeney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sweeney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sweeney scores with a hook to the body. Elder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sweeney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elder misses with a hook
and Sweeney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sweeney connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elder's hands.#ROC2#
Elder is rocked!
Sweeney feints with a jab and clips Elder right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Elder is sent crashing into the canvas and Sweeney leaps in for the kill! Elder tries to get to his feet but Sweeney is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Elder is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymundo Sweeney!
Raymundo Sweeney seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Tuesday Night Rumble 1
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Sagaki shoots in and drives through. Elder sprawls well.
Elder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Elder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Elder lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Sagaki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Elder throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sagaki's body to avoid the submission. Sagaki has instead reached around Elder's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sagaki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki is the new featherweight champion!
Takumi Sagaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Mon Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Elder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rickston manages to avoid it.
Elder misses with a wild body shot.
Rickston tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Elder gets a clinch.
Rickston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rickston lands an elbow inside that Elder shrugs off.
Elder takes an elbow to the temple.
Elder blocks an elbow strike from Rickston.
Rickston scores with a shot to the side of Elder's head.
Rickston told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rickston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Elder's brow.
Elder takes an elbow to the temple.
Rickston lands an elbow just above Elder 's eye.
Elder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Elder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rickston throws an elbow but it misses.
Elder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rickston prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Elder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Elder takes an elbow to the temple.
Elder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rickston throws an elbow but it misses.
Rickston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Elder avoids the elbow strike from Rickston, against the cage.
Elder is trying to pull guard but Rickston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Elder turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Elder manages to end up in side control.
Rickston tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Elder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rickston is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Elder has managed to slip his arm under Rickston's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rickston is tapping out! Submission win for Elder.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Elder!
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Event:
IFC10 - INVASION
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Elder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elder walks into a left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Elder checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Yakuba misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Elder.
Yakuba is looking to regain half guard here but Elder keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakuba sneaks back into half guard.
Elder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Yakuba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elder is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Elder.
Elder works his way into side control.
Elder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Yakuba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Elder wants to stand but Yakuba has his arm trapped.
Yakuba is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Yakuba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#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.
Elder prevents Yakuba from escaping the position.
Elder moves into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yakuba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Elder wants to control the pace but Yakuba is squirming around nicely.
Yakuba wants to hold on but Elder pushes him away.
Yakuba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yakuba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Elder is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yakuba has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Elder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3##SU#
Elder stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Elder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yakuba is fending him off so far but Elder persists. Nope, Yakuba circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Elder clinches up with Yakuba and pushes him back against the cage.
Elder is trying to break the clinch but Yakuba has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Yakuba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yakuba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Elder is out of range.
Elder shoots for a takedown but Yakuba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Elder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yakuba.
Cyu Yakuba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakuba throws a right hand that Elder ducks under and follows up with a left that Elder also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elder.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yakuba's coach down at King Of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yakuba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T4#
Yakuba works over Elder's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Elder rushes Yakuba and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Yakuba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakuba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Elder is out of range.
Elder closes the distance and clinches up with Yakuba, looking for a takedown. Elder pushes Yakuba against the cage but Yakuba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elder misses with a takedown attempt
and Yakuba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yakuba lands a nice hook to Elder's body. Elder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yakuba throws a nice looking combination but Elder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Elder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yakuba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elder.
Elder tries to counter with a takedown but Yakuba is quick to defend against it.
Elder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyu Yakuba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yakuba jabs Elder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yakuba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Elder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Elder has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Yakuba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Elder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yakuba, pushing him back against the cage.
Elder missing with knees to the body.
Yakuba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Elder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Yakuba as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakuba has Elder pressed against the cage, preventing Elder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yakuba gets underhooks to prevent Elder's takedown attempt.
Yakuba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elder trying to control the position but instead, Yakuba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Elder into the cage.
Yakuba cracks Elder with a nice body shot.#T1#
Elder is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yakuba is keeping busy.#BC2#
Yakuba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Elder forces Yakuba back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Yakuba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Elder blocks the low kick.#CL#
Elder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yakuba is leaning against Elder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Yakuba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakuba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Elder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Yakuba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yakuba misses with a series of wild punches.
Yakuba throws a chopping leg kick but Elder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elder closes the distance and clinches up with Yakuba, looking for a takedown. Elder pushes Yakuba against the cage but Yakuba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yakuba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elder.
Yakuba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elder circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Elder tries to keep at a distance but Yakuba has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Yakuba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elder jabs at Yakuba's body.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Yakuba.
Elder throws a series of punches but Yakuba moves out of range.
Yakuba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yakuba scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Elder moves into the clinch.
Yakuba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elder or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakuba.
Elder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yakuba lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Yakuba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elder moves forwards but Yakuba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Elder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Elder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yakuba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yakuba lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakuba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Elder has closed the distance and engaged Yakuba in a clinch.
Elder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elder throws a head punch that misses.
Yakuba pushes Elder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Yakuba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yakuba throws a solid leg kick but Elder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yakuba.#TD#
Yakuba gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Elder to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yakuba working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyu Yakuba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! 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#
Yakuba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yakuba.#CL#
Elder has closed the distance and engaged Yakuba in a clinch.
Elder throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yakuba is leaning against Elder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yakuba presses Elder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Yakuba manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Elder gets a clinch.
Yakuba keeps control of Elder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yakuba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Elder jumps guard but Yakuba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Elder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yakuba prevents it.
Yakuba lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Elder is rocked!#BC2#
Yakuba manages to break the clinch.
Oh Elder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yakuba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Elder seems to have got his legs back now.
Elder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yakuba as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Elder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yakuba throws a combination. Elder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yakuba avoids a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elder.
As Elder backs off Yakuba throws a huge counter combo but Elder manages to avoid it all.
Yakuba misses with a kick to the body.
Cyu Yakuba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Elder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yakuba avoids it really well and circles away.
Yakuba throws a counter combo.
Elder shoots in looking for a takedown. Yakuba tries to sprawl out of it but Elder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yakuba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yakuba's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yakuba duly obliges.
Yakuba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cyu Yakuba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakuba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yakuba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Yakuba lands with a good body shot.
Elder shoots in looking for a takedown. Yakuba tries to sprawl out of it but Elder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yakuba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yakuba lands a nice hook to Elder's body. Elder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Elder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yakuba digs a right hand into Elder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Elder's gas tank.
Elder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yakuba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Elder has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Yakuba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yakuba misses with a double jab.
#T4##CL#
Elder clinches with his opponent.
Elder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Elder looking to stall.
Yakuba pushes Elder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Yakuba manages to break the clinch.
Yakuba catches Elder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown attempt by Elder or perhaps it was just good defense by Yakuba, which made it look bad.
Yakuba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yakuba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yakuba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Elder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakuba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyu Yakuba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yakuba 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyu Yakuba!
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Event:
GH3: Donoghue vs Shintosux
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The Breeze has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
The Breeze pulls guard successfully.
The Breeze looking for a sweep. Not yet The Breeze, not yet.
Elder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Elder blocks the strikes from The Breeze.
Elder trying to control the action but The Breeze is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elder in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Elder wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Breeze keeps working. #ES#
The Breeze throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A head kick by The Breeze misses #TD2#
and Elder counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Breeze! #ES#
The Breeze throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Breeze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Breeze wants it to stay on the feet.
Elder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Breeze swivels and escapes.#T2#
Elder throws a right and a left that The Breeze avoids nicely.
The Breeze tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Elder manages to circle out of the way.
Elder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Breeze but The Breeze pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Breeze changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dakota The Breeze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Elder.#TD#
The Breeze gets a takedown into half guard.
Elder wants to control but The Breeze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elder wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
The Breeze gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3##CL#
The Breeze moves into the clinch.
Elder tries to pull guard but The Breeze holds him up against the cage and eventually Elder drops back down to his feet.
The Breeze prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
The Breeze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elder is looking to clinch.
The Breeze throws a sloppy head kick
and Elder counters with a stiff right hand.
Elder tries to land a front kick but The Breeze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Breeze appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
The Breeze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Elder is trying to defend but The Breeze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Elder wants to control but The Breeze is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Elder wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Elder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Breeze trying to control the position from guard on top but Elder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Breeze is looking to work some ground and pound but Elder has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elder trying to keep a closed guard but The Breeze is proving a slippery customer.
The Breeze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Elder pulls The Breeze in close to his closed guard and prevents The Breeze from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota The Breeze 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#
Elder tries for a takedown but The Breeze circles away easily#CL#
and The Breeze counters by clinching up. #TD#
The Breeze gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Elder is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Elder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
The Breeze is looking for a kimura but Elder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Breeze to get the leverage.
Elder trying to hold on to The Breeze's head to control him but The Breeze postures up.
The Breeze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
The Breeze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Elder wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Elder wants to control but The Breeze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elder moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
The Breeze content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Elder has locked up a guillotine! Elder's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? The Breeze is holding on here and Elder must be using up a lot of energy. The Breeze has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Elder gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Elder!
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Event:
GH1: Kromog vs Watkins
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Elder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Auf as he jumps to the side.
Elder misses with a takedown
and Auf counters with a series of strikes. Elder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Auf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elder.
Hosntial Auf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Elder.
Elder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD2#
Elder dives in and scores a takedown into Auf's guard.
Elder stops Auf from standing up.
Elder throws an elbow that misses. Auf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Elder's guard. Nice move by Auf!#REVR#
Auf would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Elder wants to sweep here but Auf controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elder is controlling Auf's posture.#SU#
Auf stands up and waves to Elder to follow him. #TD2#
Elder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2##SU2#
Elder stands up and beckons Auf to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Elder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Auf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elder on the ground.
Elder sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Elder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Elder prevents Auf from getting back to his feet.
Elder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Auf's guard.
Elder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Auf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elder.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Auf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Elder. Those never looked like landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Auf counters with a two punch combo.
Elder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Auf avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Hosntial Auf will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Auf scores with the left hand. Elder knows he should have avoided that one.
Elder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Auf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Auf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elder.
Elder throws a lazy head kick
and Auf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elder misses with a takedown
and Elder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Auf scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Auf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Auf lands an overhand right.
Auf lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Auf lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Elder backs up against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Auf here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Elder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Auf counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Elder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Auf throws Elder to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Elder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Auf napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elder moves into full mount!
Elder controlling his opponent.
Auf wants to try and get back to his feet.#T2#
Elder controlling the pace for now.
Elder scoring with strikes but Auf is staying in there. #T3#
Elder controlling the pace for now.
Auf tries to buck Elder off but he can't manage it.
Elder controlling his opponent. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hosntial Auf 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Elder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Auf feints a jab promting Elder to slip. Auf then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Elder slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Auf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Auf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Auf wants it to stay on the feet.
Elder misses with a takedown
and Auf counters with a one-two to the body.
Hosntial Auf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Elder.
Elder throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elder fails with a takedown attempt.
Elder tries a low kick but Auf avoids it.
Hosntial Auf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Auf feints a jab promting Elder to slip. Auf then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Elder slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Elder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Auf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elder tries for a takedown but Auf circles away easily
and Auf counters with a one-two to the body.
Elder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elder fails with the takedown
and Auf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Elder misses with a combination
and Auf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Elder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Auf smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Auf scores with a three punch combo!
Elder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Auf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elder scrambles back to his feet.
Auf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Auf scores with a one two! Elder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Elder tries for a takedown but Auf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Auf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Auf.
Hosntial Auf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elder looks to clinch
and Elder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Elder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Elder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Elder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Auf throws a nice looking combination but Elder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Auf gets caught flat footed, as Elder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Elder throwing strikes but missing.
Elder slips nicely into half guard.
Elder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Elder stands up from half guard.
Auf misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Elder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Auf circles away.
Auf tries to bum rush Elder with a series of wild strikes but Elder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Auf 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.
#CL2#
Elder clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Elder jumps guard.
Auf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elder can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Auf stopping the sweep attempt from Elder.
Elder pulls Auf in to control the position. #SUB2#
Elder has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Auf should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Elder has tightened it up now! Auf should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Elder!
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