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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pat Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Koala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Elwood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Elwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Koala!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elwood closes the distance and clinches up with Koala, looking for a takedown. Elwood pushes Koala against the cage but Koala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koala misses with a double jab.
Elwood shoots in for a takedown but Koala shows good takedown defense.
Elwood darts in and clinches Koala up against the cage.
Elwood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Elwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elwood has him pressed against the cage.
Koala wants to break free but Elwood has control.
Koala tries to break the clinch but Elwood is controlling the position.
Koala is trying to break free.
Elwood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koala has had enough of the clinch but Elwood keeps him there for the moment.
Koala breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Koala.
Elwood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Koala does no damage.
Elwood pushes Koala up against the cage in a clinch.
Elwood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Elwood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Elwood tries for a takedown but Koala manages to get underhooks.
Elwood lands a takedown into guard.
Elwood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Koala dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koala stands up from Elwood's guard - Koala perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elwood scores with a takedown into Koala's guard.
Elwood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elwood controlling from the top position.
Koala wants to stand up but Elwood is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elwood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elwood controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Elwood thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Koala to regain full guard.
Elwoodis looking to pass into half guard but Koala pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Koala is in guard.
Elwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koala is one step ahead there.
Koala trying to stand up but can't free himself from Elwood's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kid Koala will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Elwood shoots for a takedown but Koala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elwood shoots in for a double leg but Koala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elwood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koala sprawls well initially but Elwood persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Elwood throws a strike but Koala avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Elwood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koala's guard.
Koala is staying active underneath Elwood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elwood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koala defending well though.
Elwood is keen to just control but Koala is a slippery customer.
Elwood trying to advance position but Koala counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood wants to control from the top but Koala keeps moving.
Elwood trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Koala manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Koala wants to stand but Elwood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Elwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elwood trying to control the position.
Koala preventing the sweep.
Elwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Elwood wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Koala is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elwood is trying to get back to full guard.
Elwood trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Elwood tries to hold on but Koala pushes him away.
That's four 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.
Elwood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Elwood wants to control but Koala is having none of it.
Koala is looking to stand but Koala has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elwood can't escape the position.
Koala wants to get back to his feet but Elwood is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pat Elwood will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Koala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Koala misses.
Elwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koala.
Elwood clinches up with Koala and pushes him back against the cage.
Elwood keeps control of Koala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Koala wants to get back to striking at distance but Elwood won't allow it.
Elwood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elwood breaks from the clinch.
Elwood moves into range and clinches up with Koala.
Koala blocks the elbow strike.
Elwood wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Elwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koala tries to break the clinch but Elwood is controlling the position.
Koala prevents the takedown attempt.
Elwood tries to score a body lock takedown but Koala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Elwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Koala controls his hands.
Koala tries to break the clinch but Elwood is controlling the position.
Koala can't break the clinch.
Elwood wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elwood prevents Koala from breaking the clinch.
Koala is pressed up against the cage. Elwood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koala down to the mat. Koala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koala scores with a one two! Elwood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Pat Elwood has been cut.
Elwood clinches up against the cage.
Koala has had enough of the clinch but Elwood keeps him there for the moment.
Elwood trying to land knees to the body.
Koala can't break the clinch.
Koala has had enough of the clinch but Elwood keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koala is looking to break free of the clinch but Elwood has double underhooks.
Elwood wants a takedown but no success here.
Koala has had enough of the clinch but Elwood keeps him there for the moment.
Elwood tries for a takedown but Koala manages to get underhooks.
Koala wants to break free but Elwood has control.
Elwood leaning against his opponent.
Koala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Koala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elwood.
Koala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elwood goes for a takedown attempt but Koala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kid Koala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koala throws a right hand that Elwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Elwood also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Koala.
Elwood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koala stalks Elwood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Elwood's face. Elwood staggers backwards, shaken.
Koala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Elwood is rocked!
Elwood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koala tries to avoid it but Elwood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koala to the ground. Koala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Elwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elwood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koala swinging wilding here.
Koala lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koala.
Elwood dodges the punch combination from Koala.
Koala throws a nice looking combination but Elwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koala stuffs the takedown attempt from Elwood. Elwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Elwood seems to have got his legs back now.
Koala lands with a nice combination. Elwood backs away looking to recover.
Elwood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Koala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elwood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Koala does no damage.
Koala throws a right hand that Elwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Elwood also avoids with ease.
Elwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koala's waist but Koala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elwood off to one side.
Koala misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Koala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koala 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kid Koala!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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