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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Elves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Spengler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elves comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Coming Undone. Spengler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bully. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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179 cm
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177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Elves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dolph Spengler!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spengler slaps away a takedown attempt from Elves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spengler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Elves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spengler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spengler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spengler forces Elves back against the cage and clinches.
Elves jumps guard but Spengler stands there with Elves around his waist. Elves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Elves is trying to break the clinch but Spengler has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elves throws an elbow but misses.
Spengler prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Elves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spengler trying to stall but Elves improves his position.
Spengler keeps control of Elves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spengler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spengler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elves blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elves gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Spengler regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spengler is pulling down on Elves's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elves 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.
Spengler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elves postures up.
Spengler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elves throwing strikes but missing.
Elves being controlled here momentarily.
Spengler can't keep his opponent in guard - Elves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spengler's head.
Elves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spengler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spengler is trying to stand up here but Elves is controlling him well.
Elves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elves is looking for a kimura but Spengler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elves to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spengler is trying to control but can't.
Elves looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Spengler tries to kick Elves off but Elves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Elves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Still in half guard, Elves seems content to control.
Elves lands strikes from half guard.
Elves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spengler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elves.
Elves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Elves stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Spengler wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dolph Spengler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Spengler with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elves pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spengler is out of range and Elves settles back down.
Spengler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spengler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Elves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Elves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Elves in particular looking to stall.
Spengler is trying to get back to full guard.
Elves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Elves is looking to take a break and control but Spengler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spengler throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spengler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spengler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Elves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spengler defends it well.
Spengler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spengler's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elves wants to take a breather but Spengler is having none of it.
Elves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Elves wants to work for an arm triangle but Spengler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Elves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spengler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elves.
Elves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spengler is trying to stand.
Spengler is defending against the submission attempts here by Elves.
Elves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Elves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spengler can do to turn this around?
Elves is taking a breather. Spengler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Spengler wants to get back to his feet.
Elves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Spengler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Elves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Elves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spengler as Elves tries to tie him up.
Elves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spengler smiles and moves away.
Spengler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spengler feints the counter takedown.
Elves shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Elves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spengler is looking to clinch but Elves is avoiding it.
Elves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Elves dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Elves gets the takedown into side control.
Spengler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Elves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spengler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Elves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spengler is trying to buck Elves off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spengler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Elves.
Ryan Elves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spengler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Elves asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Elves decides to stand back up.
Spengler throws a sloppy head kick and Elves moves out of range easily.
Spengler tries to clinch but Elves moves out of range.
Spengler pushes Elves up against the cage in a clinch.
Elves has Spengler pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Elves pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Spengler tumbling to the mat - Elves dives into Spengler's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elves stands up from Spengler's guard - Elves perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ryan Elves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elves shoots in but no luck this time.
Spengler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elves goes for a double leg but Spengler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spengler continues to drive forward.
Spengler wants to clinch.
Elves tried to counter with a leg kick but Spengler avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elves throws a head kick that misses.
Spengler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spengler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spengler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Elves or perhaps it was just good defense by Spengler, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Elves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spengler moves into the clinch.
Spengler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Elves seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spengler can turn it around.
Spengler decides to pull guard.
Spengler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spengler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elves is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elves wants to pass the guard but Spengler is keeping the position.
Elves looking to sit in guard and control but Spengler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Elves keeping moving, preventing Spengler from controlling successfully.
Spengler looking to sit in guard and control but Elves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dolph Spengler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Elves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spengler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elves controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Elves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Elves!
Ryan Elves bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Dolph Spengler spoke after the fight, saying 'It's a shame!'.
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hype
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