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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josie Jo Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford comes into the arena with Mötley Crüe - Wild Side blaring out of the sound system. Elkins has chosen Care Bear Countdown as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dwight Elkins enters the cage!
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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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
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josie Jo Ford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwight Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ford circles away.
A solid body kick from Elkins.
Ford lands with a right hand.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Elkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Ford does it's job there.
Elkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ford checks a leg kick.
Elkins misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ford, right into the meat.
Ford checks a leg kick nicely.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ford as he jumps to the side.
Elkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins throws a leg kick but Ford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Elkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick.
Elkins misses with a head kick.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Elkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ford can pounce on him.
Elkins scores a takedown into full mount!
Elkins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford wants to hold on but Elkins pushes him away.
Elkins throws some wild stikes that Ford manages to avoid easily.
Elkins misses with a head shot.
Elkins working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkins cracks Ford with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Elkins lands a big shot there that rocks Ford but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins controlling his opponent.
Elkins unloads with some shots from mount but Ford bucks and avoids them well.
Elkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Josie Jo Ford has been cut.
Ford avoids a series of strikes thrown by Elkins.
Elkins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins looking to control but Ford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elkins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ford's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Elkins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Elkins is landing with some decent strikes but Ford is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elkins misses with a head shot.
Elkins looking to ground and pound but Ford is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Elkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josie Jo Ford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ford looks to land a body kick but Elkins moved away.
A low kick from Elkins is predictable there
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elkins has a takedown stuffed.
Elkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Elkins scores with a takedown into Ford's guard.
Elkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
Elkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elkins.
Elkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elkins thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ford to regain full guard.
Elkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Elkins controlling from the top position.
Elkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 is working Ford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Elkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elkins throws a strike but Ford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Elkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Elkins, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ford is refusing to be controlled, as Elkins sits in half guard.
Elkins slips a nice elbow through Ford's hands, connecting with Ford's forehead.
Elkins drops an elbow to the side of Ford's head.
Elkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins trying to pass the guard but Ford defending well.
Ford keeping hold of Elkins's head, controlling as best he can.
Elkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ford's head.
Ford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elkins on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Elkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josie Jo Ford's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Elkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ford's sensitive parts.
Elkins has a takedown stuffed.
Ford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Elkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkins manages to avoid it.
Ford stuffs the takedown.
Ford lunges at Elkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elkins's hand.
Elkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Josie Jo Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Elkins.
Elkins avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford moves out of range of the leg kick from Elkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Elkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elkins.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Ford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Elkins moves out of range as Ford strikes.
Josie Jo Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Elkins lands with a good body shot.
Elkins pushes Ford away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elkins blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins lands with a kick to the temple. Ford shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Elkins misses with a low kick.
Ford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ford throws a body punch but Elkins moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Elkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Elkins misses with a looping left.
Elkins tries a low kick but Ford avoids it.
Ford misses with a straight left.
Elkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Elkins.
Elkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Elkins throws a leg kick
and Ford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Elkins thumps Ford with a low kick.
Elkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elkins.
Elkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ford scores with a hook to the body. Elkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Elkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford throws a jab when Elkins was well out of range.
Ford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ford jabs Elkins right on the nose. Elkins blinks but takes it well.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick from Elkins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford trying to control but Elkins postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Elkins really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josie Jo Ford'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.
Elkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Elkins tried to score with a low kick but Ford checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Elkins.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkins manages to avoid it.
Elkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Ford off the cage and back into rage.
Ford throws a jab when Elkins was well out of range.
Dwight Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Elkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elkins.
Ford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ford is looking to slow Elkins down with leg kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Elkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dwight Elkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ford's waist but Ford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elkins off to one side.
A clash of legs there as Ford blocks the low kick.
Elkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Elkins doesn't seem phased though.
Ford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elkins's sensitive parts.
Ford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Elkins throws out a leg kick but Ford moves out of range and Elkins only half commits.
Elkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Elkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Ford which made him look bad.
Josie Jo Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Elkins.
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!
Elkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Ford tries to sprawl out of it but Elkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Elkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Elkins 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.
Elkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ford as he jumps to the side.
Elkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a jab when Elkins was well out of range.
Elkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Elkins throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.
Elkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ford.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Elkins is out of range.
Elkins walks into a stiff left hand from Ford.
Elkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford misses with a hook to the body
and Elkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elkins.
Elkins shoots for a takedown but Ford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dwight Elkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Josie Jo Ford'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ford blocks a head kick by Elkins.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ford pivots, looking for a leg kick but Elkins is out of range and Ford settles back down.
Ford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elkins's hands.
Donk. Ford catches Elkins right on the button with a cross.
Ford throws a one two combo.
Ford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elkins.
Elkins misses with a body kick.
Elkins is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Elkins throws a head kick that misses
and Ford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ford. That did some damage!
Ford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Ford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elkins won't allow Ford to sweep him here.
Elkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Josie Jo Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it.
Elkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ford keeping full guard, as Elkins tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elkins. Elkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Elkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ford checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ford is looking to score with low kicks.
Ford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Elkins.
Elkins tries to work over Ford's front leg with a kick but Ford checks it.
Ford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elkins.
Ford misses with a body kick.
Elkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford lands a nice shot that snaps Elkins's head back.
A left lands for Ford.
Dwight Elkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid body kick from Elkins.
A swing and a miss from Ford.
Elkins misses with a kick to the body.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown but Ford shows good takedown defense.
Elkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ford can pounce on him.
Ford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Elkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwight Elkins.
Well Elkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Elkins! Dwight Elkins retains his middleweight title!
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