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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Nouveau (ranked 3053 p4p, 2765 weight class) and Dylan Elkins (ranked 358 p4p, 337 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Solid boxing
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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 19 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Theodore Nouveau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nouveau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nouveau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elkins circles away.
Elkins misses with a hook.
Nouveau wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouveau or perhaps it was just good defense by Elkins, which made it look bad.
Elkins moves out of range of the body kick from Nouveau.
Nouveau tries to clinch up but Elkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Elkins. No joy for Nouveau on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nouveau moves out of range as Elkins strikes.
Elkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Nouveau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
Elkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elkins scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nouveau's head backwards.
Elkins throws a lazy right hand but Nouveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nouveau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Nouveau is looking to break free of the clinch but Elkins has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nouveau is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Elkins to the mat. Elkins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Elkins is adopting a defensive guard.
Elkins wants to stand but Nouveau is controlling the position.
Elkins is pulling down on Nouveau's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Elkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nouveau forces his way into half guard.
Elkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nouveau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nouveau's back!
Elkins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nouveau knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nouveau for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins has the hooks in. Nouveau is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Elkins trying to control.
Nouveau trying to control the hands but Elkins won't let him.
Nouveau is trying to get back to his feet but Elkins has full control of the position and if anything, Nouveau has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nouveau is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Elkins gets his way!
Nouveau is trying to get back to his feet but Elkins has full control of the position and if anything, Nouveau has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nouveau is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Elkins gets his way!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Nouveau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Elkins is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nouveau has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Elkins scores with punches to the body.
Nouveau tries to escape but Elkins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nouveau breaks Elkins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nouveau tries to stand but Elkins is controlling from the bottom.
Nouveau postures up in Elkins's guard and throws a big left but Elkins blocks it.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nouveau is one step ahead there.
Elkins is pulling down on Nouveau's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins wants to stand but Nouveau is controlling the position.
Nouveau scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nouveau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nouveau throws a big elbow that misses.
Elkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nouveau is one step ahead there.
Elkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Elkins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nouveau is defended easily by Elkins.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Nouveau is just out of range.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nouveau darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nouveau wants to control but Elkins is keeping him busy.
Elkins pushes Nouveau off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Elkins as Nouveau shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nouveau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elkins misses with a straight left.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Elkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nouveau thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nouveau moves out of range as Elkins strikes.
Elkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Nouveau off the cage and back into range.
Elkins lands a nice hook to Nouveau's body. Nouveau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Elkins catches Nouveau right on the button with a cross.
Elkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dylan Elkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nouveau has managed to clinch.
Elkins is trying to pull guard but Nouveau has him pressed against the cage.
Nouveau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elkins fails to pull guard.
Nouveau lands an elbow that stopped Elkins in his tracks for a moment.
Elkins manages to pull guard.
Nouveau preventing the sweep.
Dylan Elkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nouveau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau stands and throws Elkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nouveau tries for a kimura but Elkins is defending well.
Elkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Nouveau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Elkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Elkins struggling a bit here.
Nouveau fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nouveau's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Elkins is looking for a sweep. Nouveau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nouveau wants to pass to mount but Elkins is defending the position.
Elkins is holding on to half guard well.
Elkins wants to get back to full guard.
Nouveau thows a huge punch but Elkins dodges it nicely.
Elkins gets back to full guard.
Elkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elkins pulls Nouveau in close to prevent any damage.
Nouveau trying to stand up but can't free himself from Elkins's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nouveau is one step ahead there.
Elkins trying to control the position here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Elkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nouveau trying to keep a closed guard but Elkins is proving a slippery customer.
Nouveau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Elkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nouveau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elkins cracks Nouveau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nouveau moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Nouveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkins with a hook.
Elkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nouveau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nouveau wants to clinch up but Elkins keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Elkins there.
Nouveau feints and then cracks Elkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Elkins down.
Nouveau needs to keep his hands up - Elkins had a free shot at his head there.
Elkins throws a body punch but Nouveau moves out of range.
Elkins misses with a body punch
and Nouveau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nouveau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elkins lands a really nice looking cross but Nouveau seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkins stuffs the takedown.
Nouveau tries to clinch there but Elkins circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nouveau.
Nouveau thinks about countering with a head kick.
Elkins throws a lazy right hand but Nouveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nouveau throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Elkins swings for the body but Nouveau moves out of range.
Elkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nouveau on the side of the head.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nouveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elkins misses the body punch
and Nouveau counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Elkins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Elkins lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Elkins.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nouveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Dylan Elkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau dodges the punch combination from Elkins.
Nouveau feinted with a counter takedown.
Elkins slips under a jab from Nouveau.
A big left from Elkins misses.
Nouveau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elkins jabs at Nouveau's body.
Nouveau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nouveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elkins scores with a jab to the head.
Elkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elkins checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Elkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Elkins throws an overhand right that lands on Nouveau's shoulder, as Nouveau tries to avoid the shot.
Nouveau dives in for a single leg takedown but Elkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkins lands with a right to the head.
Elkins drags the fight down to the ground.
Nouveau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nouveau manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elkins landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nouveau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nouveau is keeping the position for now.
Nouveau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkins is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins content to stall in guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Elkins working his ground and pound in the gym.
Nouveau keeping moving, preventing Elkins from controlling successfully.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dylan Elkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nouveau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nouveau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Elkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Elkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Elkins!
A victorious Dylan Elkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Theodore Nouveau stepped up to the mic, saying 'what a mess...'.
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