PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bv Rasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elkins has chosen Care Bear Countdown as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rasp
vs
Elkins

200 cm
33
202 lbs
27 - 22 - 0

187 cm
35
198 lbs
30 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Diamond Nutrition 160q

Diamond Nutrition 160q
Brute

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 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bv Rasp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwight Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasp fails with the takedown
and Elkins counters with a left and a right that stings Rasp.
Rasp tries to clinch
and Elkins counters with a leg kick.
A head kick by Elkins misses
and Rasp counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Elkins is predictable there
and Rasp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown by Rasp or perhaps it was just good defense by Elkins which made him look bad.
Rasp looks for a takedown but Elkins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bv Rasp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Elkins misses.
Rasp tries to clinch but Elkins is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins throws a shot from downtown. Rasp moves away and avoids it.
Rasp checks a leg kick.
Elkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rasp wants to clinch up but Elkins keeps it at a distance.
Elkins ducks under a wild hook from Rasp.
Rasp moves out of range of the leg kick from Elkins.
Elkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Rasp counters with a stiff right hand.
Elkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasp.
No luck for Elkins with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasp blocks a jab.
Rasp with a jab.
Elkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkins throws a shot from downtown. Rasp moves away and avoids it.
Rasp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elkins but Elkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Decent striking displayed by Elkins there.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Rasp.
Rasp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elkins swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasp is looking to clinch but Elkins is avoiding it.
Elkins misses with a hook to the body
and Rasp counters with a straight right hand.
Elkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by Elkins - just one landing.
Rasp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elkins avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rasp is defended easily by Elkins.
Rasp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rasp rushes Elkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rasp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elkins smiles and moves away.
Rasp takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 jab but it's blocked by Rasp.

Rasp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Elkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rasp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Elkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rasp has gone for a leg lock! Elkins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rasp's guard.
Rasp is trying to control the position but Elkins postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Elkins dominated that round.
That's time! Rasp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rasp is looking to clinch but Elkins is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Elkins.
Rasp checks a low kick from Elkins.

Rasp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Elkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rasp is one step ahead there.
Elkins is trying to keep Rasp in close.
Elkins pulls Rasp in to control the position.
Elkins trying to keep a closed guard but Rasp is proving a slippery customer.
Elkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasp throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkins controlling the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dwight Elkins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rasp takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Rasp darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Elkins is looking to improve his position.
Elkins trying to control but Rasp postures up.

Rasp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Elkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rasp.
Elkins works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elkins keeping full guard, as Rasp tries to pass.
Elkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rasp is one step ahead there.
Elkins lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Rasp throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Rasp 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasp trying to control here.
Elkins trying to pass the guard but Rasp defending well.
Elkins controlling the action here.

Rasp looking for submissions off his back.
Rasp is staying active underneath Elkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rasp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasp manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Elkins blocking the ground and pound.
Rasp avoids the attempt from Elkins to control.
Rasp with the ground and pound from mount.
Elkins tries to lock up and control but Rasp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rasp 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rasp is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Elkins 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.
Rasp lands a heavy elbow.
Elkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dwight Elkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Rasp tries to clinch but Elkins moves out of range.
Dwight Elkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rasp.

Rasp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Elkins wants to get back to full guard.
Elkins wants to control but Rasp is keeping busy.

Rasp is trying to work for a kimura but Elkins is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rasp wants to work for an arm triangle but Elkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Elkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rasp pushes down on Elkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Elkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rasp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rasp trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
Elkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rasp bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Elkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elkins looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkins pulls Rasp in close to his closed guard and prevents Rasp from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elkins is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rasp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rasp looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Elkins passes into side control.
Elkins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Elkins working away.
Elkins trying to control the position but Rasp is working away.
Rasp is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasp trying to remain calm as Elkins controls from the top position.
Rasp is trying to get back to half guard.
Elkins has control of an arm but Rasp manages to advance to Elkins's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Elkins 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 Rasp gets his way!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elkins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dwight Elkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Elkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bv Rasp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Rasp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rasp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elkins sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bv Rasp.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Elkins!
Dwight Elkins very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.