PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Vass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoltzfuses Jr has chosen Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Nick Vass could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr's chin.

Vass
vs
Stoltzfuses Jr

185 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Fast

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Vass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vass drives through and clinches with Stoltzfuses Jr against the cage.
Vass drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stoltzfuses Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stoltzfuses Jr defends it nicely.
Stoltzfuses Jr is looking to clinch.
Vass checks the leg kick.

Vass darts in and clinches Stoltzfuses Jr up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow inside.
Vass tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stoltzfuses Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Vass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vass looking to stall.
Vass is looking to break free of the clinch but Stoltzfuses Jr has double underhooks.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vass's face.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow that stopped Vass in his tracks for a moment.
Vass tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stoltzfuses Jr smiles and moves away.
Stoltzfuses Jr keeps Vass at a distance using the push kick.
Vass is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vass takes a step back to recover.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a leg kick which misses Vass's front leg but catches the back leg as Vass tries to avoid it.
Stoltzfuses Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vass if he has to take too many more of those.

Stoltzfuses Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow that stopped Vass in his tracks for a moment.
Stoltzfuses Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stoltzfuses Jr working Vass over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow just above Vass 's eye.
Stoltzfuses Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vass up against the cage.
Stoltzfuses Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vass's defenses.
Stoltzfuses Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stoltzfuses Jr landing knees to the head.

It looks like Nick Vass has been cut.
Vass takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow inside that Vass shrugs off.
Stoltzfuses Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vass's defenses.
Nice elbow from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Vass looking for a takedown.
Vass tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vass takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow inside that Vass shrugs off.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vass's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vass.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow inside.
Stoltzfuses Jr crunches a lovely knee into Vass's ribcage.
Stoltzfuses Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vass's face.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow just above Vass 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vass has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow inside.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with a knee strike.
Vass takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vass takes an elbow to the temple.
Stoltzfuses Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vass is defending well for now.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a knee to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow just above Vass 's eye.
Stoltzfuses Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stoltzfuses Jr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoltzfuses Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vass in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vass wants to break free but Stoltzfuses Jr has control.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands with a left to the head.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Vass's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stoltzfuses Jr stuns Vass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Stoltzfuses Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vass to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vass stops Stoltzfuses Jr from standing up.
Stoltzfuses Jr controlling the position.

Vass drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stoltzfuses Jr dives on top into guard.

Vass working for submissions but it's allowed Stoltzfuses Jr to get to half guard.

Stoltzfuses Jr decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stoltzfuses Jr tries to keep at a distance but Vass has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr crunches a lovely knee into Vass's ribcage.
Stoltzfuses Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vass is trying to drag Stoltzfuses Jr to the mat but Stoltzfuses Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoltzfuses Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vass's face.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vass tries to throw a body punch but Stoltzfuses Jr avoids it by throwing Vass back against the cage.
Stoltzfuses Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Vass is blocking nicely.
Vass jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoltzfuses Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Vass gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vass is defended easily by Stoltzfuses Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Vass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vass misses with a takedown attempt
and Stoltzfuses Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses the shot to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a head kick but Vass moves out of range.

Stoltzfuses Jr has managed to clinch.

Vass pulls guard effortlessly.
Stoltzfuses Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stoltzfuses Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vass looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stoltzfuses Jr preventing the sweep.

Stoltzfuses Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vass, up you get!
No joy there for Vass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a low kick, looking for Vass's leg but Vass calmly moves out of range.

Stoltzfuses Jr pushes Vass up against the cage in a clinch.
Vass takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands with a left to the head.
Vass tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vass tries for a takedown but Stoltzfuses Jr manages to get underhooks.
Vass is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stoltzfuses Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stoltzfuses Jr gets underhooks to prevent Vass's takedown attempt.
Stoltzfuses Jr scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vass lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stoltzfuses Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice elbow.
Stoltzfuses Jr landing knees to the head.
Stoltzfuses Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vass in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Stoltzfuses Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow that stopped Vass in his tracks for a moment.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vass.
Stoltzfuses Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stoltzfuses Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stoltzfuses Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vass's face.
Vass takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stoltzfuses Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow that stopped Vass in his tracks for a moment.
Stoltzfuses Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Vass's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Vass misses with a jab to the body
and Stoltzfuses Jr counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Vass! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr!