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Volume 21: Pappas vs Elkins PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Kreuger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young comes to the cage accompanied by "Wait" by The Ying Yang Twins. Kreuger has chosen "I'm Your Boogie Man" by White Zombie as his entrance music. Freddy Kreuger will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Young !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Kreuger!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young checks the leg kick.
Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Young fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kreuger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Young . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kreuger scores with a kick to the body.
Mike Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreuger connects with a solid leg kick.
Young is breathing heavily.
Kreuger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kreuger takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kreuger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreuger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kreuger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreuger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Mike Young has been cut.
Kreuger lands an elbow inside that Young shrugs off.
Kreuger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreuger lands a nice elbow.
Kreuger misses with an elbow strike.
Kreuger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kreuger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kreuger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kreuger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kreuger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Young 's defenses.
Young takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kreuger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kreuger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Young is rocked!
Kreuger lands an elbow that stopped Young in his tracks for a moment.
Kreuger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kreuger lands an elbow just above Young 's eye.
Oh Young is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kreuger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Young 's defenses.
Kreuger lands a big right hand! Young is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Kreuger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rockin Rolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blatz Beer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hostile Mass. Blatz Beer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockin Rolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blatz Beer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beer takes the fight into the clinch.
Rolla is pressed up against the cage. Beer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rolla down to the mat. Rolla avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rolla as he jumps to the side.
Beer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rolla as he jumps to the side.
Rockin Rolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blatz Beer.
Rolla throws a low kick but Beer avoids it.
Beer shoots for a takedown but Rolla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rolla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rolla throws a head kick but Beer moves out of range.
A jab-cross combination lands for Rolla and sends Beer crashing to the mat! Rolla follows him down to the mat - Beer regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Blatz Beer has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolla moves nicely into side control.
Rolla tries for a kimura but Beer is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla is putting a hurting on Beer here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla decides to stand back up.
Beer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beer showed some decent athleticism there.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Beer is controlling well.
Rolla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beer is working away from the top position though.
Rolla has one foot on Beer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rolla's waist but Rolla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beer off to one side.
Beer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolla tries to clinch there but Beer circles away.
Rolla throws a nice looking combination but Beer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rolla is breathing heavily.
Beer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beer looks for a takedown but Rolla sprawls well.
Rolla looks to land a combination. Beer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolla tries to close the distance and clinch but Beer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolla looks for the body kick but Beer saw that one coming.
Beer wants to clinch but Rolla slips to the side
and Rolla counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That has opened up Blatz Beer's cut even more.
Beer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rolla's waist but Rolla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beer off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolla misses with a few strikes there.
Rolla swats away the attempt to clinch by Beer.
Beer closes the distance and clinches up with Rolla, looking for a takedown. Beer pushes Rolla against the cage but Rolla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rolla counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beer is pressing down on Rolla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Beer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla is really struggling to control Beer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rolla throws a strike but Beer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beer pushes down on Rolla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolla pushes Beer off looking to stand but Beer dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rockin Rolla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blatz Beer'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.
Beer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rolla counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rolla escapes and throws Beer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rolla throwing strikes but Beer manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rolla is trying to control Beer's posture but Beer avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rolla tries to bench press Beer off him but Beer keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rolla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beer working the head and body with strikes.
Rolla is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Beer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rolla, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolla tries to bench press Beer off him but Beer keeps the position.
Beer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rolla trying to control but Beer flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolla is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Beer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Beer working for the choke.
Rolla tries to roll but Beer sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Beer has Rolla flattened out and is raining down punches.
Beer lands a shot to the head.
Beer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rolla knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rolla for a finish.
Rolla defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blatz Beer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blatz Beer'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. This is the final round!
Beer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Beer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beer uses his free foot to push down on Rolla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rolla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Beer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Beer fails to take his opponent's back.
Beer wants to finish this one by submission but Rolla is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Beer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beer has control of Rolla's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rolla regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blatz Beer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rolla is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beer working for a submission but Rolla is keeping him at bay.
Rolla tries to reverse the position but Beer maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rolla tries to hold on but Beer postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blatz Beer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beer 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 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blatz Beer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Traps Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is All Summer Long. BJ Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Traps Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in and bounces Mcgee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mcgee kicks Silva off and gets to his feet.
No joy there for Mcgee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgee looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Mcgee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcgee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mcgee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Traps Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcgee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Mcgee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva slips under a jab from Mcgee.
Mcgee drops Silva with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mcgee follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Traps Mcgee!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson comes to the cage accompanied by Mayhem. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Harper!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karlsson is fending him off so far but Harper persists. Nope, Karlsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Harper!
Harper looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Can Harper hold on?! Karlsson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Karlsson keeps control of the position as Harper tries to break free.
Harper is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Karlsson has locked on a rear naked choke here! Harper is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Karlsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between shagy noi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Not Enough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, shagy noi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Not Enough!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
noi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Enough but Enough pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Enough misses with a two punch combination.
Enough swinging wilding here.
Enough misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Enough!
Enough throws a series of punches but noi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enough throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
noi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. noi showed some decent athleticism there.
Enough regains full guard. Nicely done.
Enough throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
noi wants to pass the guard but Enough is keeping the position.
noi with a nice head shot there.
Enough is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Enough working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enough keeping full guard, as noi tries to pass.
noi pushes down on Enough's leg and manages to get into half guard.
noi winds up and cracks Enough with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Enough regains full guard. Nicely done.
Enough wants to sweep here but noi controlling him for the moment.
Enough controls noi momentarily but noi frees himself.
Enough looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
noi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Enough is trying to control the position but noi postures up.
noi passes Enough's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enough wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
noi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Enough!
Enough taking shots to the head.
Enough is working to get back to half guard.
Enough swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Enough sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Enough is looking to control noi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Enough avoid being mounted?
Enough on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
noi content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enough gets full guard.
Enough is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
noi stopping the sweep attempt from Enough.
Enough is looking for a triangle but noi pushes his legs off easily.
Enough looks gassed!
noi trying to control but Enough is working from the bottom.
noi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Enough's head.
Enough throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
noi is in close to Enough's body, working some short punches and elbows.
noi with a nice head shot there.
noi throws a big right hand that misses.
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 shagy noi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Enough gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and noi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Enough has hold of noi's hands but noi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
noi is pressing down on Enough's thigh, looking to free his foot. Enough is holding on for now.
Enough is looking for a sweep. noi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Enough wants to control but noi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
noi is looking to take a break and control but Enough is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
noi working Enough over with strikes.
Enough missing with punches from the bottom.
Enough is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
noi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enough scores with a jab to the head.
Enough swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by noi.
Enough tries to clinch there but noi circles away.
Enough scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
noi slips a jab and a cross from Enough.
A punch combination from Enough misses.
Enough misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enough motions for noi to come forward. Enough throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enough tries to close the distance and clinch but noi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Enough does no damage.
Enough is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
noi moves out of range of the body kick from Enough.
Enough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enough misses with a double jab.
Enough shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Enough was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
noi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
noi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
noi tries to hold on but Enough pushes him away.
noi is working to get back to half guard.
noi tries to hold on but Enough pushes him away.
noi working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Not Enough will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Enough clinches but noi breaks the clinch
and noi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
noi trying to control the action but Enough is working from the bottom.
noi prevents Enough from improving his position.
Still in half guard, noi seems content to control.
Enough is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enough looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Enough is looking for a sweep. noi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Enough takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enough moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
noi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Enough has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but noi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
noi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Enough looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Enough with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing noi can't handle though.
noi is working Enough over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Enough trying to control the position.
noi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
noi preventing the sweep.
noi scoring with some ground and pound.
Enough wants to sweep but no luck.
noi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Enough is trying to control the position but noi postures up.
noi stands up over Enough, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
noi has his takedown stuffed
and Enough counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Enough throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
noi shoots and misses
and Enough counters with a two punch combo.
Enough tries to clinch up but noi circles away and keeps his distance.
Not Enough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enough scores with a leg kick.
Enough misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Enough misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enough doesn't manage to clinch there - noi circles away.
Not Enough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
noi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
noi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for shagy noi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
noi misses with a takedown attempt
and Enough counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Enough are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Not Enough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Enough 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Not Enough!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daisu Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Frost will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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157 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daisu Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Frost!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Frost or perhaps it was just good defense by Miyagi which made him look bad.
Miyagi is looking to score with low kicks.
Miyagi throws a low kick, looking for Frost's leg but Frost calmly moves out of range.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost checks a low kick from Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Miyagi. No joy for Frost on that attempt.
Daisu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Frost.
Frost is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miyagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Miyagi as Frost shoots in.
Frost shoots in and drives through. Miyagi sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Miyagi throws a nice head kick!
Miyagi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Miyagi misses with a straight right.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyagi circles away.
A lazy body kick from Miyagi
and Frost counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miyagi controlling the position for now.
Miyagi is looking to control Frost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyagi avoid being mounted?
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg.
Miyagi controlling the position for now.
Frost prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyagi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miyagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in.
Frost is covering up but some of the strikes from Miyagi are getting through and doing damage.
Frost can't escape the position.
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Frost just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Frost has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi has the hooks in. Frost is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Frost looks gassed!
A lull in the action here.
Miyagi not allowing Frost to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miyagi scores with punches to the body.
Miyagi controls the position.
Miyagi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Frost tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is taking a good look at Frost as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Miyagi!
Frost has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Miyagi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisu Miyagi dominated that round.
That's time! Miyagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Frost walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miyagi tries to work over Frost's front leg with a kick but Frost checks it.
Frost shoots in and drives through. Miyagi sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Miyagi.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miyagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Miyagi throws a lazy body kick
and Frost counters with a thumping low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Miyagi blocks the leg kick.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frost looks for a takedown but Miyagi sprawls well.
Daisu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Frost.
Frost throws a leg kick
and Miyagi counters with a big head kick but Frost shrugs it off.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Miyagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost shoots and misses
and Miyagi counters with a head kick.
Frost has his takedown stuffed
and Miyagi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miyagi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miyagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost looks to clinch
letting Miyagi counter with a right hand.
Daisu Miyagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miyagi connects with a body shot.
Miyagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost ducks right into an uppercut from Miyagi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Miyagi. That snapped Frost's head back.
Miyagi throws a leg kick which misses Frost's front leg but catches the back leg as Frost tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miyagi swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost slips a straight right by Miyagi.
Daisu Miyagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miyagi thows a body shot but no joy.
Frost blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miyagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Frost checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miyagi jabs at Frost's body.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyagi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost clinches but Miyagi breaks the clinch
and Miyagi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frost tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miyagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frost's knee momentarily.
Miyagi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frost backs up against the cage.
Miyagi lands with an uppercut that bounces Frost off the cage and back into rage.
Frost closes the distance but Miyagi moves to the side
and Miyagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miyagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miyagi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miyagi throws a head kick that Frost semi-blocks.
Frost steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miyagi. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frost. That did some damage!
Frost avoids the body shot from Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a wild body kick that Frost sees coming a mile off.
Miyagi throws a combination that misses
and Frost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miyagi looks to land a combination. Frost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frost is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frost takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miyagi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miyagi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisu Miyagi 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. 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.
Miyagi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost throws out a leg kick but Miyagi moves out of range and Frost only half commits.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyagi.
Frost shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miyagi counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries to clinch up
and Miyagi counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miyagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miyagi counters with a nice body kick.
Miyagi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frost.
Miyagi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miyagi throws a shot to the body.
Miyagi throws a push kick but Frost slaps the foot to one side.
Miyagi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Miyagi.
Daisu Miyagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Miyagi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Miyagi.
Miyagi throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost closes the distance but Miyagi moves to the side
and Miyagi counters with a thumping low kick.
Miyagi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frost wants to clinch but Miyagi slips to the side
and Miyagi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miyagi misses with a kick to the body.
Miyagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyagi misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost fails with the takedown
and Miyagi counters with a nice leg kick.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Miyagi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miyagi is looking to wear down Frost with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miyagi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miyagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daisu Miyagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frost with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miyagi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frost thinking.
Daisu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Frost.
Miyagi misses with a few strikes there.
Miyagi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miyagi misses with a body punch
and Frost counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miyagi won't be happy with that.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Frost seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Frost goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miyagi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Frost but great work by Miyagi.
Miyagi working away.
James Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miyagi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Frost down.
Miyagi advances nicely into full mount.
Frost is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daisu Miyagi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miyagi, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisu Miyagi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Coach and Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Poletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrestling Coach and Fighter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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197 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrestling Coach and Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Poletto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coach and Fighter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poletto looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Coach and Fighter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poletto is working an open guard so Coach and Fighter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Poletto misses with a wild combination.
Poletto misses with a series of wild punches.
Coach and Fighter fails to land the takedown.
Coach and Fighter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poletto as he avoids it easily.
Poletto throws a push kick but Coach and Fighter slaps the foot to one side.
Poletto looks to land a body kick but Coach and Fighter moved away.
Coach and Fighter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coach and Fighter showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach and Fighter stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Poletto throws a sloppy head kick and Coach and Fighter moves out of range easily.
Coach and Fighter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Poletto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coach and Fighter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poletto is trying to stand.
Coach and Fighter decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach and Fighter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ground and pound from Coach and Fighter.
Coach and Fighter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Poletto!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poletto taking shots to the head.
Poletto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Coach and Fighter with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poletto squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Coach and Fighter controlling from the full mount.
Coach and Fighter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Poletto's face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poletto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Poletto is trying to stand.
Poletto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Coach and Fighter tries to control but Poletto wriggling away.
Poletto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Coach and Fighter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Poletto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Coach and Fighter lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach and Fighter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Poletto hang on?
Coach and Fighter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Coach and Fighter raining down shots from the mount!
Coach and Fighter raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poletto squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Coach and Fighter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Coach and Fighter landing strikes from the mount and Poletto is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Poletto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Coach and Fighter landing strikes from the mount.
Poletto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
BOOM! Coach and Fighter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Coach and Fighter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Poletto throws a nice looking combination but Coach and Fighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poletto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poletto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some bone on bone action there as Poletto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coach and Fighter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Coach and Fighter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee warns Poletto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Coach and Fighter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Poletto's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coach and Fighter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Coach and Fighter.
Poletto is bucking up trying to escape but Coach and Fighter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poletto's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Coach and Fighter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Coach and Fighter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poletto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Coach and Fighter raining down shots from the mount!
Coach and Fighter tries to control but Poletto wriggling away.
Poletto tries to buck Coach and Fighter off but he can't manage it.
Coach and Fighter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Poletto looks a forlorn figure.
Coach and Fighter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Coach and Fighter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach and Fighter cracks Poletto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Coach and Fighter landing shots from mount.
Coach and Fighter landing punches.
Coach and Fighter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coach and Fighter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Coach and Fighter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Coach and Fighter looking to ground and pound but Poletto is blocking nicely.
Coach and Fighter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Coach and Fighter looking to finish Poletto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Poletto!
Poletto bucks up and throws Coach and Fighter to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poletto throws a series of punches but Coach and Fighter moves out of range.
Coach and Fighter has managed to clinch.
Coach and Fighter tries to pull guard but Poletto holds him up against the cage and eventually Coach and Fighter drops back down to his feet.
Poletto is trying to break the clinch but Coach and Fighter has him pressed against the cage.
Coach and Fighter stalling in the clinch.
Coach and Fighter wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Coach and Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poletto tries to break the clinch but Coach and Fighter is controlling the position.
Poletto can't break the clinch.
Coach and Fighter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Poletto prevents the takedown attempt.
Poletto can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coach and Fighter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poletto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Coach and Fighter jumps guard and drags Poletto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Coach and Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poletto can do to turn this around?
Poletto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Poletto stands up from Coach and Fighter's guard - Poletto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Poletto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poletto is looking to stand up but Coach and Fighter isn't so interested in that idea.
Poletto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Coach and Fighter manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Coach and Fighter 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!
Coach and Fighter shoots in for a takedown but Poletto shows good takedown defense.
Fedor Poletto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poletto keeps the fight on the outside.
Poletto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poletto gets caught flat footed, as Coach and Fighter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coach and Fighter wants to control from the top but Poletto keeps moving.
Poletto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coach and Fighter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poletto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach and Fighter throwing strikes from guard but Poletto blocks nicely.
Coach and Fighter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Poletto, up you get!
Coach and Fighter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Coach and Fighter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poletto taking shots to the head.
Poletto's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Coach and Fighter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Coach and Fighter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Poletto trying desperately to get to his feet.
Coach and Fighter with the ground and pound from mount.
Poletto wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poletto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Coach and Fighter lands with some strikes.
Poletto wants to try and get back to his feet.
Poletto is bucking up trying to escape but Coach and Fighter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poletto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Coach and Fighter working Poletto over with strikes here.
Coach and Fighter misses with a head shot.
Poletto squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Coach and Fighter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poletto is looking to escape.
Poletto wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wrestling Coach and Fighter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poletto taking shots to the head.
Poletto is trying to stand up.
Wrestling Coach and Fighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedor Poletto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poletto swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestling Coach and Fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coach and Fighter, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestling Coach and Fighter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Cozart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Cozart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozart throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson connects with a jab.
It looks like Josh Cozart has been cut.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cozart.
Stevenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Cozart is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevenson has double underhooks.
Cozart wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cozart lands with a right to the head.
Cozart tries a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks it.
Cozart breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Cozart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozart misses with an uppercut. Stevenson saw that one coming.
Cozart with a nice cross.
Cozart misses with a combination
and Stevenson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stevenson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cozart trying to keep a closed guard but Stevenson is proving a slippery customer.
Stevenson looking to pass the guard.
Stevenson won't allow Cozart to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozart keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Stevenson pushes down on Cozart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stevenson blocks the strikes from Cozart.
Stevenson wants to control but Cozart is keeping him busy.
Stevenson is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stevenson thows a huge punch but Cozart dodges it nicely.
Stevenson is just content to waste time from the top position. Cozart takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Cozart.
Stevenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cozart 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.
Cozart thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cozart is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stevenson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stevenson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cozart, who protects the arm well.
Stevenson grinds an elbow into Cozart's temple.
Cozart is not content to let Stevenson control the position.
Stevenson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cozart sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Check out the look on Stevenson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stevenson advances to mount.
Stevenson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cozart turns into him and now he's in Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Cozart postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozart passes Stevenson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cozart is thwarting Stevenson's attempts to control the position.
Stevenson gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Stevenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Cozart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stevenson swings for the body but Cozart moves out of range.
Cozart swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Cozart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cozart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cozart misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Cozart.
Cozart misses with a body shot.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Cozart.
Stevenson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stevenson showed some decent athleticism there.
Stevenson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cozart is breathing heavily.
Stevenson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson controlling his opponent.
Stevenson with shots to the head and body - Cozart looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stevenson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cozart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stevenson has control of Cozart's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cozart regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to control but Cozart wriggling away.
Cozart regains half guard.
Cozart looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stevenson is just content to waste time from the top position. Cozart takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cozart is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cozart has escaped and now he's on top!
Stevenson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cozart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cozart wants to get up but he can't break Stevenson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
Stevenson trying to strike off his back.
Cozart trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking to control.
Cozart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevenson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cozart!
Stevenson looking to secure an arm triangle but Cozart defends it well.
Stevenson has control of Cozart's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cozart regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozart throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Stevenson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Cozart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cozart loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson slips the punch.
Cozart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cozart throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozart.
Cozart throws a combination that misses
and Cozart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Josh Cozart's cut even more.
Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozart.
Cozart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cozart throws a big shot that misses.
Stevenson scores with a jab. Cozart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cozart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Cozart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Cozart counters with a stiff right hand.
Cozart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cozart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozart misses with a combination
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
Cozart is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a pinpoint strike between Cozart's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Cozart crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Stevenson scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Stevenson!
Greg Stevenson retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruscle Muscle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muscle comes to the cage accompanied by DMX's- Where My Dogs At. Lyoto Machida will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruscle Muscle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machida, as that shot connected.
It looks like Ruscle Muscle has been cut.
Muscle just misses with a punch to the body.
Muscle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muscle misses with a looping right.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muscle looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Muscle slips a jab from Machida.
Muscle loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muscle misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida checks a low kick from Muscle.
Muscle looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muscle.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muscle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muscle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Muscle looks to land a body kick but Machida moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscle scores with a jab to the head.
Muscle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Muscle backing up. Muscle nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
Machida knocks Muscle to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Muscle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machida wants to stand but Muscle has his arm trapped.
Muscle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Muscle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Muscle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Muscle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Muscle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Muscle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muscle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Muscle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muscle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muscle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Muscle looking to secure an arm triangle but Machida defends it well.
Muscle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Muscle throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Machida because Muscle loaded up on that one.
Muscle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muscle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That has opened up Lyoto Machida's cut even more.
Muscle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machida is looking to escape.
Muscle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Muscle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Machida can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Muscle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machida's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muscle misses with a body shot
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
A big left from Machida misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
Muscle shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Muscle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muscle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Muscle from controlling successfully.
Muscle won't allow Machida to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscle postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Machida wants to control the position but Muscle says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Machida is trying to control but can't.
Muscle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muscle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muscle uses his free foot to push down on Machida's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machida.
Muscle thowing shots but they're missing.
Muscle with shots to the head and body - Machida looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muscle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Machida is rocked!
Muscle unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Machida wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Muscle celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruscle Muscle!
Ruscle Muscle retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gus Pappas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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152 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gus Pappas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pappas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pappas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pappas digs a good body shot into Elkins's ribs.
Pappas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pappas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elkins checks a low kick from Pappas.
Pappas misses with a two punch combination.
Elkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pappas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pappas misses with a double jab
and Elkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pappas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Elkins!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappas unloading with bombs!
Pappas unloads with some shots from mount but Elkins bucks and avoids them well.
Pappas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Elkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins wants to control but Pappas is having none of it.
Pappas landing strikes from the mount.
Pappas tries to control but Elkins wriggling away.
Elkins working to try and regain half guard.
Elkins taking shots to the head.
Elkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pappas lands a big elbow.
Elkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pappas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Elkins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pappas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Elkins gets back to half guard.
Elkins wants to control but Pappas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pappas is controlling the pace.
Elkins landing a few short strikes.
Pappas is taking a breather. Elkins 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.
Pappas prevents Elkins from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is trying to maintain the position but Pappas is very close to passing his half guard.
Elkins is looking for a sweep. Pappas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pappas tries to stand and escape but Elkins is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Pappas does no damage.
Pappas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Elkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pappas throws a lazy right hand but Elkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Elkins avoids them all with ease.
Pappas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elkins.
Nice takedown defense from Pappas. No joy for Elkins on that attempt.
Gus Pappas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Elkins.
Pappas misses with an uppercut. Elkins saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Elkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Pappas sprawls well. He's pushed Elkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pappas misses with a double jab.
Pappas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pappas lunges at Elkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elkins's hand.
Pappas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pappas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pappas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pappas is breathing heavily.
Pappas misses with a combination
and Elkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elkins.
Pappas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pappas is trying to control the action in half guard but Elkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins is looking to improve his position.
Pappas is looking to take a break and control but Elkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Pappas dominated that 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.
Elkins shoots in and bounces Pappas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pappas working a defensive guard here.
Elkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pappas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pappas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elkins.
Elkins passes Pappas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pappas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elkins's back!
Elkins turns into Pappas and is now in his guard.
Pappas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pappas working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas lands a big shot there that rocks Elkins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pappas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pappas prevents Elkins from getting the reversal.
Cody Elkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pappas unloading with bombs!
Elkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Elkins tries to lock up and control but Pappas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pappas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Elkins tries to reverse the position but Pappas maintains control.
Pappas thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pappas has hold of Elkins's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Elkins manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elkins is in a horrible position here. Pappas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pappas landing strikes from the mount and Elkins is in trouble!
Pappas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Elkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pappas.
Pappas looking to finish with strikes here!
Pappas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pappas lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pappas with a couple of short strikes.
Pappas throwing strikes here but Elkins is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pappas prevents Elkins from getting the reversal.
Pappas lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Elkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pappas landing strikes, looking to finish!
Elkins is trying to escape the mount.
Elkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Elkins keeping hold of Pappas's head, controlling as best he can.
Elkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pappas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pappas!
Pappas is trying to escape the mount.
Elkins controlling his opponent.
Elkins breaks from Pappas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pappas is bucking up trying to escape but Elkins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cody Elkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Elkins's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Elkins duly obliges.
Pappas misses the body punch
and Elkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Pappas is trying to control Elkins's posture but Elkins avoids it.
Pappas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pappas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Elkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pappas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Elkins wants to control from the top but Pappas keeps moving.
Elkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pappas wants to control but Elkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elkins is nestled in close to Pappas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pappas is not content to let Elkins control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins is trying to work for a kimura but Pappas is defending well.
Elkins is keen to just control but Pappas is a slippery customer.
Pappas trying to control from the bottom.
Pappas tries to get to full guard but Elkins has control of the leg.
Pappas has hold of Elkins's hands but Elkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pappas wants to control but Elkins is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Elkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pappas is looking to improve his position.
Elkins lands strikes from half guard.
Elkins prevents Pappas from improving his position.
Elkins wants to control but Pappas is keeping him busy.
Elkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Elkins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pappas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Elkins is pushing down on Pappas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pappas is fighting to maintain full guard but Elkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappas is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Elkins.
Pappas is looking for a sweep. Elkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elkins wants to pass to mount but Pappas is defending the position.
Elkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Pappas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pappas won't allow Elkins to pass to mount.
Pappas tries to roll over but Elkins keeps him under control.
Well, if Elkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pappas waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Elkins.
Elkins keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pappas throws a lazy right hand but Elkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Pappas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elkins counters with a left and a right that stings Pappas.
Pappas misses with a straight right.
Elkins slips a jab from Pappas.
Pappas lands a head shot.
Elkins misses with a combination
and Pappas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkins shoots in but Pappas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pappas looks to land a combination but Elkins avoids it well.
Elkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pappas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pappas parries the strikes from Elkins easily there. Elkins is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pappas to escape.
Elkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pappas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Elkins really dominated that round.
That's time! Pappas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pappas scores with a nice head shot.
Pappas tries to clinch but Elkins moves away
and Elkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pappas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Elkins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Elkins blocks the strikes from Pappas.
Elkins tries to pass to full mount but Pappas defends it.
Elkins trying to control from half guard but Pappas is working away.
Pappas has hold of Elkins's hands but Elkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pappas is refusing to be controlled, as Elkins sits in half guard.
Elkins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Elkins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins wants to control the pace but Pappas is squirming around nicely.
Pappas gets back to half guard.
Pappas missing with punches from the bottom.
Elkins blocks the strikes from Pappas.
Elkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pappas keeps working.
Pappas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pappas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Elkins stopping the sweep attempt from Pappas.
Elkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pappas is not content to let Elkins control the position.
You can see the frustration on Pappas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pappas is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins landing a few strikes.
Elkins is working Pappas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Elkins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Elkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pappas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pappas trying to control but Elkins flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Pappas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Elkins is pressing down on Pappas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pappas is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins prevents Pappas from standing back up.
Pappas wants to get back to full guard.
Pappas is trying to control but can't.
Pappas is trying to get back to full guard.
Elkins wants to pass the guard but Pappas is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pappas.
Gus Pappas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pappas shoots in looking for a takedown. Elkins tries to sprawl out of it but Pappas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pappas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Elkins dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Elkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Elkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pappas pinned against the cage. Pappas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pappas throws an overhand right that lands on Elkins's shoulder, as Elkins tries to avoid the shot.
Elkins blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Pappas there.
Elkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pappas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pappas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Elkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pappas's guard.
Elkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Pappas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas wants to stand up but Elkins is controlling him.
Elkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pappas looking for a sweep. Not yet Pappas, not yet.
Pappas pushes Elkins off and gets back to his feet.
Elkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pappas circles away.
Gus Pappas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Elkins.
Elkins shoots in and drives through. Pappas sprawls well.
Pappas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pappas's guard.
Elkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elkins wants to control from the top but Pappas keeps moving.
Pappas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pappas trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappas wants to get back to his feet but Elkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Elkins pushing down on Pappas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Elkins prevents Pappas from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Elkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pappas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elkins checks the leg kick.
Gus Pappas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pappas throws a right and a left that Elkins avoids nicely.
Elkins stuns Pappas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elkins looks for a takedown but Pappas sprawls well.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pappas as he avoids it easily.
Elkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Elkins shoots for a takedown but Pappas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Elkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pappas - the referee stops the clock and Elkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pappas. Elkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pappas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pappas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pappas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pappas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice sprawl there from Pappas as Elkins shoots in.
Pappas fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Pappas finds it's way through Elkins's defenses.
Elkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pappas.
Gus Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pappas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cody Elkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elkins fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cody Elkins.
I think Elkins 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cody Elkins!
Cody Elkins is the new featherweight champion!
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