Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Pandeya vs Garrone
Date: Aug 31, 2025

#R1#
Elmars tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Elmars closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the cage.
Rodrigues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elmarss head.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Elmars gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodrigues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodrigues looks to land a combination but Elmars avoids it well.
Rodrigues connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Rodrigues throws a low kick, looking for Elmars's leg but Elmars calmly moves out of range.
Elmars tries to counter with a clinch but Rodrigues shakes him off and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Elmars has taken the fight to the clinch.
Elmars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigues working aggressively here.
Rodrigues lands with a short shot to the head.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses.
Elmars lands a damaging elbow.
Rodrigues wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rodrigues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elmars or not.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Elmars lands an elbow inside that Rodrigues shrugs off.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Rodrigues misses with a punch on the inside.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Elmars has the dominant position.
Elmars creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodrigues's defenses.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodrigues avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Rodrigues misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Rodrigues. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elmars tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodrigues cracks Elmars with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elmars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elmars tries to counter with a clinch but Rodrigues shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Elmars closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Elmars has managed to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Elmars has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Elmars takes the fight into the clinch.
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Georgs Elmars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elmars tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Elmars tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Elmars clinches with his opponent.
Rodrigues lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elmars.
Rodrigues working aggressively here.
Rodrigues lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elmars backwards.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elmars.
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Elmars throws an elbow that misses.
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Elmars has the dominant position.
Rodrigues misses with some punches.
Rodrigues misses with some punches.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the temple.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodrigues lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elmars throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
Elmars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elmars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
Elmars lands a nice elbow.
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigues goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Elmars's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Elmars comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elmars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Elmars instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodrigues.
Elmars throws an elbow that misses.
Elmars blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elmars backwards.
Rodrigues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elmars prevents Rodrigues from breaking the clinch.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigues tries to bum rush Elmars with a series of wild strikes but Elmars uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Elmars clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Elmars forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.
Rodrigues is trying to break free.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Elmars in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elmars throws an elbow but misses.
Rodrigues lands a hook that snaps the head of Elmars backwards.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.
Elmars lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodrigues lands a right hand.
Elmars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Elmars blocking some punches.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Rodrigues.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars throws an elbow that misses.
Elmars lands a nice elbow.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Elmars lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Elmars throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elmars stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Elmars moves into the clinch successfully.
Elmars blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Rodrigues misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Elmars clinches up against the cage.
Rodrigues scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodrigues can't find room to land a body shot as Elmars controls the action.
Rodrigues avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Rodrigues avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Elmars.
Rodrigues misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Rodrigues is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Slobos Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elmars checks a leg kick nicely.
Elmars wants to counter the offense by Rodrigues and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Elmars has Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land. #BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Elmars sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Elmars gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Elmars prevents a body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elmars.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a left hand. #T3#
Elmars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodrigues dodges an elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.
Rodrigues scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Elmars takes the fight into the clinch.
Elmars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Elmars clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elmars throws an elbow but misses.
Elmars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodrigues avoids the elbow strike from Elmars, against the cage.
Elmars blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues dodges an elbow strike from Elmars. #T4#
Rodrigues tries to work over Elmars's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elmars's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Elmars has the dominant position.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rodrigues avoids the elbow strike from Elmars, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Rodrigues lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Rodrigues does it's job there.#CL2#
Rodrigues gets tackled into the cage by Elmars. Elmars maintains the clinch.
Rodrigues avoids the elbow strike from Elmars, against the cage.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elmars lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elmars lands a damaging elbow.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Rodrigues misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Georgs Elmars will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Elmars checks a low kick from Rodrigues.#CL2#
Elmars has Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike from Elmars.
Rodrigues tries to break the clinch but Elmars is controlling the position.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Rodrigues avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodrigues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elmarss head.
Elmars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elmars throws an elbow but misses.
Elmars lands an elbow just above Rodrigues 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues is working Elmars over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Rodrigues tries to work over Elmars's front leg with a kick but Elmars checks it.
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.#CL2#
Elmars moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Elmars gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Elmars wants to clinch.#CL2#
Elmars clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Georgs Elmars seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses.
Elmars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Rodrigues scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elmars lands an elbow that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks for a moment.
Rodrigues wants to get back to striking at distance but Elmars won't allow it.
Rodrigues cracks Elmars with a nice body shot.
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Elmars has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues avoids the elbow strike from Elmars, against the cage.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues lands a head shot.
Elmars moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues tests Elmars's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elmars gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Elmars is rocked!
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Elmars is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?#T3#
BOOM! Rodrigues lands a beautiful left hook that drops Elmars. Elmars tries to recover but Rodrigues is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Elmars lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Rodrigues!
Georgs Elmars was interviewed post fight and said 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'.

Event: SMASH: Tetrev vs Monroe
Date: Aug 10, 2025

#R1#
Elmars tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Janjan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elmars looks to clinch
and Janjan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elmars tries to close the distance and clinch but Janjan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Janjan appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Elmars closes the distance and pushes Janjan back into the cage.
Janjan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elmars fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elmars fails in his attempt to clinch.
Janjan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Elmars wants to clinch up but Janjan keeps it at a distance.
Elmars tries to clinch
and Janjan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elmars doesn't manage to clinch there - Janjan circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars moves to clinch but Janjan breaks away
and Janjan counters with a straight right hand.
Janjan avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Elmars has closed the distance and engaged Janjan in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Elmars has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elmars. #CUT2#It looks like Dodong Janjan has been cut.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Janjan avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars lands a nice elbow.
Janjan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elmars fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elmars is pressed up against the cage. Janjan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elmars down to the mat. Elmars avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dodong Janjan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elmars moves to clinch but Janjan breaks away
and Janjan counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Janjan tries to keep at a distance but Elmars has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elmars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Janjan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elmars pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elmars gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elmars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Elmars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Janjan tries for a takedown but Elmars manages to get underhooks.
Janjan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elmars avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Janjan's brow.
Elmars lands an elbow that stopped Janjan in his tracks for a moment.
Elmars lands an elbow inside.
Elmars lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Janjan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Elmars regains guard. #SUB2#
Elmars escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Janjan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Janjan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Elmars keeping moving, preventing Janjan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Elmars had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Janjan defends it easily.#T3#
Janjan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Elmars trying to keep a closed guard but Janjan is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Elmars working for a triangle but Janjan defends it easily.
Janjan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janjan is in close to Elmars's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Elmars is looking for a triangle but Janjan pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Elmars escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Janjan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Janjan trying to control the position from guard on top but Elmars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janjan scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Janjan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elmars has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janjan has managed to get both his arms back between Elmars's legs - danger averted.
Janjan scoring with some ground and pound.
Janjan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Elmars is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Janjan postures up in Elmars's guard and throws a big left but Elmars blocks it.
Janjan wants to control from the top but Elmars keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Georgs Elmars will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dodong Janjan'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.#R2#
Janjan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Janjan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Elmars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Janjan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elmars fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Elmars pushes Janjan up against the cage in a clinch.
Elmars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Janjan avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Janjan wants to take the fight to the mat but Elmars manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Janjan looking for a takedown.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Janjan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Elmars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Elmars gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Janjan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dodong Janjan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Janjan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Janjan lands a nice short elbow.
Elmars is not content to let Janjan control the position.
Janjan working over Elmars with some ground and pound. Elmars looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Janjan is keen to just control but Elmars is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Elmars looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Elmars is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Janjan pulls his head out easily.
Elmars regains full guard. Nicely done.
Janjan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elmars works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Janjan being controlled here momentarily.
Janjan tries to free his leg and advance position but Elmars is retaining full guard.
Elmars is trying to keep Janjan in close.
Janjan stands up over Elmars, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Janjan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Janjan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Janjan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elmars has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janjan has managed to get both his arms back between Elmars's legs - danger averted.
Janjan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Elmars is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elmars is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dodong Janjan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Elmars had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Janjan defends it easily.
Janjan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Janjan chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Elmars has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janjan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Janjan with a nice head shot there.
Elmars is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Janjan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Elmars wants to sweep here but Janjan controlling him for the moment.
Janjan landing with the ground and pound.
Elmars is trying to keep Janjan in close. #T4#
Janjan wants to control from the top but Elmars keeps moving.
Janjan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Elmars looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Janjan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Janjan connects with a couple of short punches.
Janjan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Janjan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Elmars has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janjan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janjan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dodong Janjan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dodong Janjan'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Janjan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Janjan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Janjan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Janjan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Elmars wants to clinch.
Janjan is looking for a counter combo.
Elmars tries to clinch
and Janjan counters with a nice uppercut.
Elmars tries to clinch up but Janjan circles away and keeps his distance.
Janjan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janjan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Janjan counters with a left and a right that stings Elmars.
Elmars wants to clinch but Janjan slips to the side
letting Janjan counter with a right hand.
Elmars is looking to clinch. #T1##CL2#
Elmars moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Elmars.
Janjan has Elmars pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Elmars manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Janjan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elmars is defending well.
Janjan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Elmars throws an elbow that misses.
Janjan wants to take the fight to the mat but Elmars manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dodong Janjan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janjan blocks an elbow strike.
Janjan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elmars pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Elmars clinches up with Janjan and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Elmars. #CUT2#Dodong Janjan's cut is getting worse.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Janjan's brow.
Janjan avoids the elbow strike from Elmars, against the cage.
Elmars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Elmars gets underhooks to prevent Janjan's takedown attempt.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Elmars lands an elbow that stopped Janjan in his tracks for a moment.
Janjan blocks the elbow strike.
Elmars is pressed up against the cage. Janjan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elmars down to the mat. Elmars avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elmars tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Janjan counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Elmars moves into range and clinches up with Janjan.
Elmars lands a nice elbow.
Elmars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elmars throws an elbow but misses.
Janjan avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Janjan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Elmars after a bit of a struggle.
Janjan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Janjan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Elmars gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Janjan's brow.
Elmars lands an elbow just above Janjan 's eye.
Georgs Elmars seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Elmars lands an elbow inside that Janjan shrugs off.
Janjan is looking for a takedown.
Janjan blocks the elbow strike.
Elmars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Janjan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Elmars gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Elmars lands an elbow just above Janjan 's eye.
Elmars throws an elbow that misses.
Janjan is trying to drag Elmars to the mat but Elmars just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Elmars lands an elbow that stopped Janjan in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Dodong Janjan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Janjan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Elmars gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Elmars.
Janjan dodges an elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Jeez, Dodong Janjan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Elmars prevents a takedown attempt there.
Elmars lands a damaging elbow.
Janjan dodges an elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dodong Janjan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Georgs Elmars!
After winning the bout, Georgs Elmars thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Leao vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jul 13, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Elmars instigates a clinch.
Elmars told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dixon avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
I was talking to Dixon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Elmars takes a shot to the head.
Dixon looking for a takedown.
Dixon looking for a takedown.
Dixon jumps guard but Elmars turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elmars throws an elbow that misses.
Elmars comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dixon blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Dixon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dixon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Elmars trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Elmars drops back looking for a leg! Dixon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dixon manages to kick Elmars off! Elmars jumps back into Dixon's guard.
Dixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elmars manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Elmars is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.
Dixon lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1##SUB2#
Elmars is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dixon trying to control but Elmars is working from the bottom.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elmars is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Dixon forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Elmars is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
Dixon 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.
Elmars is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dixon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Elmars doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dixon. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elmars is defending against the submission attempts here by Dixon. #T2#
Elmars keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Elmars looking for submissions off his back.
Elmars is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dixon scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Dixon is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Elmars looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Elmars looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dixon wants to work for an arm triangle but Elmars is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Elmars is defending against the submission attempts here by Dixon.
Elmars trying to control but Dixon postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elmars is pressing down on Dixon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dixon lands a couple of elbows.
Elmars looking for a sweep. Not yet Elmars, not yet.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elmars works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Elmars keeps moving. #SUB2#
Elmars is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Elmars is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Elmars had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon postures up and lands a big shot to Elmars's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Elmars has managed to clinch.
Dixon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dixon is trying to pull guard but Elmars has him pressed against the cage.
Dixon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elmars smiles and moves away.
Elmars is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Elmars darts in and clinches Dixon up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon dodges an elbow strike from Elmars.
Dixon avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Dixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dixon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Elmars walks away with a smile on his face. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Elmars moves into the clinch.#T1#
Elmars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.
Elmars letting Dixon take a breather here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elmars throws an elbow but misses.
Dixon avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Dixon looking for a takedown.
Dixon blocks an elbow strike.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dixon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Elmars just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dixon blocks an elbow strike.
Dixon blocks an elbow strike from Elmars.
Dixon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Elmars gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Elmars comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dixon avoids the elbow strike from Elmars, against the cage. #T2#
Dixon dodges an elbow strike from Elmars.
Dixon dodges an elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Dixon blocks an elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.
Georgs Elmars seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Elmars throws an elbow that misses.
Dixon blocks the elbow strike.
Elmars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dixon blocks an elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elmars lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elmars fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Elmars forces Dixon back against the cage and clinches.#T3##TD#
Dixon pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Elmars drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elmars jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dixon working for a triangle but Elmars defends it easily.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Elmars from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dixon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elmars defends well.
Dixon throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4##SUB#
Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dixon can't keep his opponent in guard - Elmars advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Elmars is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dixon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elmars.
Elmars has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Dixon is defending against the submission attempts here by Elmars. #SUB#
Dixon actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elmars trying to control from half guard but Dixon is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georgs Elmars showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Elmars scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dixon doesn't seem bothered though.
Elmars doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but Elmars is quick to defend against it.
Elmars wants to clinch.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Elmars closes the distance and pushes Dixon back into the cage.#TD#
Dixon jumps into guard, dragging Elmars to the mat.
Elmars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dixon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elmars doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elmars manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Elmars looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Elmars is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Dixon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dixon lands a nice short elbow.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Elmars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.
Elmars trying to control but Dixon postures up. #T3##SUB#
Dixon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elmars sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Elmars looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dixon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Dixon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Elmars actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dixon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Elmars doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dixon.
Elmars is controlling Dixon's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4##SUB2#
Elmars looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dixon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elmars trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dixon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Dixon!
Willie Dixon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Georgs Elmars spoke after the fight, saying 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'.

Event: SMASH: Hallows vs Choi 2
Date: Jul 05, 2025

#R1#
Elmars uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strypare.
Elmars misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strypare. #TD#
Elmars closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strypare quickly recovers to half guard.
Elmars is looking to take a break and control but Strypare is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strypare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strypare is not content to let Elmars control the position.
Strypare tries to get to full guard but Elmars has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Elmars is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strypare sees it coming and defends easily.
Strypare holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1##SUB#
Elmars is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Strypare trying to control but Elmars postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Elmars 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.
Strypare is looking to control Elmars's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strypare avoid being mounted?
Strypare controlling the position for now.
Elmars looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Elmars trying to control the action but Strypare is working from the bottom.
Elmars works his foot free and advances to mount.
Strypare working to try and regain half guard.
Strypare felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Strypare manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Elmars is working for a kimura but Strypare is defending it quite comfortably.
Elmars trying to control the action but Strypare is working from the bottom. #T3#
Strypare wants to improve his position but Elmars is controlling well.
Strypare is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elmars's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elmars's back!
Elmars rolls, trying to escape but Strypare keeps control of the position.
Elmars covers up after that shot from Strypare.
Strypare gets his hands free as Elmars looks to control.
Elmars is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Strypare is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Elmars showing good submission defense here. #T4#
Strypare gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Strypare patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Elmars is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Elmars's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Elmars staying busy and making it hard for Strypare to control.
You can see the frustration on Elmars's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Elmars tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elmars is trying desperately to improve position.
Strypare landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Katt Strypare will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Strypare throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strypare misses with a looping right.
Elmars tries to counter with a takedown but Strypare is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Strypare bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Strypare landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Elmars might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Elmars wants to control but Strypare postures up.
Strypare lands some shots froms side control.
Strypare working the head and body with strikes.
Elmars is looking for a sweep.
Strypare working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strypare scores with punches from side control.
Strypare wants to control but Elmars is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Strypare goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Elmars has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Strypare but great work by Elmars.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elmars tries to advance to mount but Strypare denies him. #T1#
Strypare is trying to control Elmars's posture but Elmars avoids it.
Elmars content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Strypare tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Elmars thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strypare is looking to regain half guard here but Elmars keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Elmars looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Strypare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strypare tries to control but Elmars manages to take his back.#SUB#
Elmars is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Strypare defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Elmars tightening his grip on Strypare, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Strypare tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Elmars has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Strypare is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Georgs Elmars!
Georgs Elmars thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Mettovaara vs Saitoh
Date: Jun 01, 2025

#R1#
Tico throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Elmars counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Elmars swings around for an armbar but Tico sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Elmars's guard.
Tico looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Elmars throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Elmars looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Elmars is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elmars has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tico has managed to get both his arms back between Elmars's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Elmars not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Elmars has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tico can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tico slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Elmars throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tico uses it to pass to side control.
Elmars is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tico working away.
Elmars tries to improve position but can't.
Tico is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Elmars's shoulder. That is not cool.
Elmars is trying to improve his position.
Elmars wants to control but Tico postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elmars might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tico haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Elmars is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elmars trying to control but Tico flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Elmars trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elmars rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Elmars is looking for a sweep. Tico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Elmars looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elmars keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Elmars wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Elmars actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elmars is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tico's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tico's back!#SUB2#
Elmars looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Tico defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Elmars's arms. #SUB2#
Tico is trying to defend against the choke here but Elmars has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Elmars Tightens the hold and Tico taps out furiously! Elmars displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Georgs Elmars!
Georgs Elmars seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Guru vs Sitsongrit
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Elmars tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tico sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elmars somewhat.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elmars tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tico sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elmars somewhat.
Tico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Elmars closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Elmars is keen to just control but Tico is a slippery customer.
Elmars has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico wants to hold on but Elmars pushes him away.
Elmars controlling from mount. #T1#
Elmars wants to control the pace but Tico is squirming around nicely.
Tico has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB2#
Elmars is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Elmars struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Elmars looking to break Tico's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tico remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Elmars will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Elmars is persistently looking for the submission but Tico is defending it well. #T2#
Tico trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Elmars is looking to control Tico but Tico is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tico tries to roll but Elmars sticks to his back.
Tico trying to control the hands but Elmars breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Tico's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Elmars is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tico is defending well though. Elmars let's go of the attempt for now.
Elmars is not going to allow Tico to sit and survive in this position. #T3##SUB2#
Tico is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Elmars looking for the choke but no joy.
Well, with Elmars on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Tico is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Elmars avoiding Tico 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tico tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Tico is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Elmars trying to control.#SUB2#
Tico preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Elmars.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tico is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georgs Elmars dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tico throws a head kick that misses.
Tico swings for the body but Elmars moves out of range.
Tico misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target. #TD2#
Elmars gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Elmars 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.
Elmars has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tico keeping control of the position.
Georgs Elmars has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars wants to take a breather but Tico is having none of it. #SUB2#
Elmars is working for a kimura but Tico is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Elmars wants to work for an arm triangle but Tico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Tico is defending against the submission attempts here by Elmars. #SUB2#
Elmars is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tico has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elmars is looking to stall here but Tico recovers full guard.
Elmars pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tico is keeping the position for now.
Elmars controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elmars's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Elmars is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tico's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tico's back!#SUB2#
Elmars has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tico has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Elmars is trying to control but Tico is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Tico bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tico sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elmars is trying to control the position but Tico postures up. #T4#
Tico showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elmars is trying to control the position but Tico postures up. #SUB2#
Elmars has an active guard here but Tico has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Elmars actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elmars tries to get to full guard but Tico has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tico jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Elmars shoots in looking for a takedown. Tico tries to sprawl out of it but Elmars keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tico manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Elmars looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Elmars is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elmars.
Tico is doing well to control the position and prevent Elmars from advancing to side control.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Elmars is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tico has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tico wants to improve his position but Elmars is controlling well.
Tico wants to get back to his feet.
Tico wants to control but Elmars is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tico is staying active underneath Elmars, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elmars keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tico gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elmars postures up.
Elmars tries to free his leg and advance position but Tico is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tico throws a hook but Elmars blocks it.
Elmars shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Elmars fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgs Elmars.#TD2#
Elmars throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tico tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Elmars is in Tico's guard.
Elmars looking to sit in guard and control but Tico gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tico engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Elmars is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tico defends well.#T3#
Elmars wants to control the position but Tico says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tico missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Elmars looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elmars won't allow Tico to pass to mount.
Elmars is trying to maintain the position but Tico is very close to passing his half guard.
Elmars tries to roll over but Tico keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tico keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tico's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tico is thwarting Elmars's attempts to control the position.
Elmars is pressing down on Tico's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Elmars trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tico controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Elmars has his foot on Tico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tico works his way back into a safe position though.

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 Tico Tico.
I think Tico has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 29
Date: Mar 19, 2025

#R1#
Elmars avoids the body shot from Takehiko.
Elmars lands a slapping body shot.
Elmars throws a body punch but Takehiko moves out of range.
Takehiko throwing a counter right hand but Elmars manages to avoid it.
Elmars shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takehiko but Takehiko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takehiko misses the shot to the body.
Elmars checks a leg kick nicely.
Takehiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elmars shoots in looking for a takedown but Takehiko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elmars's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elmars shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takehiko throwing a counter right hand but Elmars manages to avoid it.
Katashi Takehiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgs Elmars.
Elmars goes for a double leg but Takehiko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takehiko continues to drive forward.
Takehiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elmars.
Elmars has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Takehiko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takehiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elmars tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takehiko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elmars somewhat.
Elmars doesn't manage to clinch there - Takehiko circles away. #T1#
Takehiko slaps away a takedown attempt from Elmars, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elmars tries to move into range but Takehiko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Takehiko's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takehiko throws a jab but it's blocked by Elmars.
Elmars takes one on the button.
Elmars throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takehiko's waist but Takehiko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elmars off to one side.
Elmars has a takedown stuffed.
Georgs Elmars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elmars fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takehiko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Elmars decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Elmars seems to be looking for submissions.
Elmars is keen to just control but Takehiko is a slippery customer.
Elmars tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takehiko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Elmars seems to be looking for submissions.
Elmars works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Elmars is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Elmars!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Georgs Elmars!
Georgs Elmars seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 139
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Marusic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marusic misses with a straight left.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Marusic and move into the clinch.
Marusic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marusic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Marusic.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elmars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marusic.
Nice defenses there by Elmars.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marusic sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars walks into a left hand.
Marusic swings widly with a right hand
and Elmars counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Elmars gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marusic misses with a hook
and Elmars counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Elmars has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
Marusic throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marusic swings wildly with an uppercut but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marusic swings wildly with an uppercut but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmars blocking some punches.
Marusic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elmars blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Elmars gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Elmars trying to control from Marusic's half guard. Marusic has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Elmars trying to control but Marusic is working from the bottom.
Marusic trying to strike off his back.
Elmars looking to sit in guard and control but Marusic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marusic wants to control from the top but Elmars keeps moving.
Marusic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marusic wants to control from the top but Elmars keeps moving. #T3#
Marusic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marusic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Elmars's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marusic cracks Elmars with a solid left hand.
Marusic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marusic throwing strikes from guard but Elmars blocks nicely. #SUB#
Elmars throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marusic tries to free his leg and advance position but Elmars is retaining full guard.
Elmars is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marusic is looking to work some ground and pound but Elmars has wrist control.#T4#
Marusic slips nicely into half guard.
Elmars might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marusic moves into full mount! Elmars won't be happy about that!
Marusic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marusic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marusic working Elmars over with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marusic lands a couple of good shots and Elmars has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marusic avoiding Elmars 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Marusic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Elmars knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Elmars for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borislav Marusic 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.#R2#
Marusic dips to his left and cracks Elmars with an uppercut!
Marusic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Marusic throws a jab when Elmars was well out of range.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marusic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic with a jab.
Marusic throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marusic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marusic swings widly with a right hand
and Elmars counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marusic thinking. #T1#
Marusic misses with a body shot.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borislav Marusic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marusic connects with a looping right hand.
Marusic stuns Elmars with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elmars gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marusic.
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elmars manages to avoid it.#T2#
Marusic connects with a single shot there.
Marusic catches Elmars with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marusic misses the shot to the body.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marusic misses with a hook. Elmars ducked under it nicely.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elmars.
Marusic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elmars tries to move into range but Marusic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Elmars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marusic.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elmars staying out of range there.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marusic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elmars.
Marusic lands a head shot.
Marusic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elmars takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marusic throws a nice looking combination but Elmars bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elmars. #T4#
Marusic swings for the body but Elmars moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marusic. Elmars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marusic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elmars.
Elmars moves out of range as Marusic strikes.
Marusic misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marusic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borislav Marusic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Marusic misses with a looping right.
Borislav Marusic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marusic lands a really nice looking cross but Elmars seems unphased.
Marusic takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marusic throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
Marusic misses with a body shot.
Elmars changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marusic.
Elmars half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marusic misses with an uppercut.
Marusic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marusic misses the jab.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Marusic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elmars in his tracks.
A big right from Marusic misses.
Borislav Marusic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marusic lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marusic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elmars half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elmars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marusic.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marusic scores with a shot to the body.
Elmars is looking to wear down Marusic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marusic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elmars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marusic.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Marusic finds it's way through Elmars's defenses.
Marusic misses with a looping left.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Marusic breaks away and moves out of range.
Elmars moves out of range of the strikes.
Marusic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marusic scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Marusic works Elmars's body with a nice hook.
Marusic throws a lazy right hand but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Marusic.
Marusic throws a hook but Elmars avoids it easily.
Elmars takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marusic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marusic.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elmars avoids the body shot from Marusic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borislav Marusic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marusic 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislav Marusic!
In defeat, Georgs Elmars stepped up to the mic, saying 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Klasson throws a leg kick but Elmars moved away.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klasson manages to circle out of the way.
Elmars closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klasson misses with a straight left.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Klasson breaks away and moves out of range.
Klasson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klasson.
Elmars uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klasson.
We've been hearing reports that Elmars has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Klasson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Elmars tries to bench press Klasson off him but Klasson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Klasson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elmars, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Klasson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Elmars is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB2#
Klasson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elmars, who protects the arm well.
Klasson trying to control the action but Elmars is working from the bottom.
Elmars is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Klasson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Elmars has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Klasson but great work by Elmars.#SUB#
Elmars is trying to get an arm triangle but Klasson is defending well. #SUB#
Elmars wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klasson, who protects the arm well.
Elmars taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Klasson is not content to let Elmars control the position.
Klasson tries to improve position but can't.
Elmars taking a breather here.
Klasson tries to bench press Elmars off him but Elmars keeps the position. #SUB#
Elmars is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Klasson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klasson tries to bench press Elmars off him but Elmars keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Elmars wants to control but Klasson is keeping him busy.
Klasson prevents Elmars from moving into mount. #SUB#
Elmars is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klasson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Elmars thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Klasson tries to buck Elmars off but Elmars is having none of it.#SUB#
Elmars thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
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.
Klasson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Klasson is trying to stand back up but Elmars is controlling him #SUB#
Elmars is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elmars is keen to just control but Klasson is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klasson wants to improve his position but Elmars is controlling well.
Klasson trying to hold on to Elmars's head to control him but Elmars postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vincent Klasson will probably get the nod.
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.#R2##TD2#
Klasson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Klasson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Elmars might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klasson passes into side control, despite Elmars's attempt to control the position.
Elmars regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klasson wants to pass the guard but Elmars is defending well. #SUB2#
Klasson wants to work for an arm triangle but Elmars is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Klasson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Elmars doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Klasson. #T1#
Elmars tries to get to full guard but Klasson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Elmars looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Elmars looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Klasson is looking to take a break and control but Elmars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Klasson content to control rather than advance.
Elmars wants to control but Klasson is keeping busy. #SUB#
Elmars is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klasson pulls his head out easily.
Klasson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elmars wants to control but Klasson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Klasson trying to pass the guard but Elmars defending well.
Elmars is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Klasson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elmars.
Klasson throws a big shot that misses.
Elmars takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Klasson swings widly with a right hand
and Elmars counters with a right hand to the body.
Klasson misses with the combination. #T4##TD2#
Klasson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Elmars napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Klasson tries for a kimura but Elmars is defending well. #SUB2#
Klasson swings around for an armbar but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Klasson's guard.
Klasson keeping full guard, as Elmars tries to pass.
Klasson keeping moving, preventing Elmars from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klasson keeping full guard, as Elmars tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klasson working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Klasson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Elmars moves out of range as Klasson strikes.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klasson.
Klasson thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Klasson tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Klasson manages to avoid the attempt.
Klasson throws a chopping leg kick but Elmars manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Klasson breaks away and moves out of range.
Klasson misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Klasson misses.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Klasson breaks away and moves out of range.
Klasson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klasson throws a head kick but Elmars moves out of range.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Klasson looks to land a left hand but Elmars moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars moves out of range as Klasson strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Jab from Klasson.
Elmars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Klasson. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Klasson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Klasson lands a jab to the head.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klasson.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars moves out of range as Klasson strikes.
As Klasson tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Klasson manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Elmars gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elmars is trying to control the position but Klasson postures up. #SUB#
Elmars is looking for a triangle but Klasson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Elmars is looking for a triangle but Klasson pushes his legs off easily.
Klasson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Elmars keeping full guard, as Klasson tries to pass.
Klasson is pushing down on Elmars's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elmars is fighting to maintain full guard but Klasson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Elmars trying to control here. #SUB2#
Klasson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Elmars wants to control but Klasson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Klasson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klasson wants to free his trapped foot but Elmars is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Klasson is trying for a kimura here. Elmars looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Klasson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vincent Klasson!
Georgs Elmars spoke after the fight, saying 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 121
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Parks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elmars.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Parks misses with an uppercut. Elmars saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Parks.
We've been hearing reports that Elmars has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Parks throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks misses with a two punch combination.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Parks breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks misses with a hook. Elmars ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Elmars uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parks.
Elmars feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Elmars gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parks throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
As Parks tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Parks manages to avoid the attempt.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parks throws a hook but Elmars avoids it easily.
Parks throws an overhand right that lands on Elmars's shoulder, as Elmars tries to avoid the shot.
Brody Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Parks throws a hook but Elmars blocks it.
Parks throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elmars avoids the body shot from Parks.
Parks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Elmars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parks.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Elmars is just out of range.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Elmars slips a jab from Parks.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Parks throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Elmars counters with a shoot takedown. Parks fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Elmars stays in close to Parks's body and controls the position.
Elmars trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Parks wants to stand up but Elmars is controlling him.
Elmars might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Elmars trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Parks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Parks pushes Elmars off and scrambles back to his feet.
Elmars walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Parks misses with a body shot.
Parks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Parks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elmars's head backwards.
Parks throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Elmars does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parks misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Elmars counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Elmars.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Elmars jumps guard and drags Parks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Elmars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Elmars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Parks dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Elmars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elmars moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parks.
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elmars momentarily.
Parks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elmars moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parks misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks misses with a looping left.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Parks connects with the punch.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elmars.
Parks misses with an uppercut. Elmars saw that one coming.
Parks takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Elmars is just out of range.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elmars slips under a jab from Parks.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Elmars takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Parks throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Elmars holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parks has had enough of the clinch but Elmars keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Parks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parks has had enough of the clinch but Elmars keeps him there for the moment.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elmars.
Parks avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parks avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Parks is trying to break the clinch but Elmars has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Elmars turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Elmars manages to end up in side control.

Parks explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape 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!
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Nice jab there from Parks.
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parks.
Parks throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Parks.
As Parks tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Parks manages to avoid the attempt.
Parks looks to land a combination but Elmars avoids it well.
Parks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elmars manages to avoid it.
Parks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parks takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Parks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elmars counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Elmars walks into a jab.
Elmars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elmars uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parks.
Parks looks to throw the jab but Elmars is out of range.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Parks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Elmars does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Elmars's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elmars.
A slow jab from Parks misses its intended target.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
Elmars moves away from the strike by Parks.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Parks manages to circle out of the way.
Parks throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Elmars moves into the clinch.
Elmars creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parks's defenses. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elmars slips under a jab from Parks.
As Parks tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Parks manages to avoid the attempt.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Elmars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parks misses with a straight left.
Parks misses with a body shot.
Parks misses with a straight right.
Parks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parks misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parks blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Elmars has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Parks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Parks is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Elmars off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Parks 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 Elmars gets his way! #T2##SUB#
Elmars is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Parks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Parks for a finish.
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!#SUB#
Elmars has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Parks! Can he survive? No! He's out! Elmars gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Georgs Elmars!
Georgs Elmars thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 107
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Black throws a lazy right hand but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elmars.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Black's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from Black misses.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
Elmars checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Elmars counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Black thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws a hook but Elmars avoids it easily.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Black throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elmars on the side of the head.
A big right from Black misses.
Elmars defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Black breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Elmars moves out of range as Black strikes.
Black connects with a looping right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Elmars has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Elmars checks a low kick from Black.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Elmars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Elmars slips a straight right by Black.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Black is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black scores with a jab to the head.
Black misses with a looping right.
Black throws a leg kick #CL#
and Elmars moves into the clinch.#T2#
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elmars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elmars has Black pressed against the cage, preventing Black from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Black blocks the elbow strike.
Black tries to circle away but Elmars has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Black breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Black is predictable there #CL#
and Elmars counters by clinching up.
Black is trying to push Elmars away but Elmars has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Black blocks an elbow strike from Elmars.
Black blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Elmars tightens his grip and picks Black up, before dumping him to the ground. Black manages to land in guard.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Elmars is proving a slippery customer.
Elmars controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elmars advances to half guard.
Elmars tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it. #T3#
Elmars seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Elmars wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Black has Elmars pulled in close to control his posture.
Elmars content to stall in guard here.
Elmars seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Black for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is pulling down on Elmars's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Black misses.
As Black tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Black manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elmars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Black lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Black wants to land a leg kick but Elmars is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Black dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Black throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Elmars is just out of range.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmars feinted with a counter takedown.
Elmars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch.
Black throws a hook but Elmars blocks it.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Elmars closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Black avoids the elbow strike from Elmars, against the cage.
Black cracks Elmars with a nice body shot.
Elmars lands an elbow that stopped Black in his tracks for a moment.
Elmars blocks a body shot from Black. #T1#
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Elmars has clasped his hands together around Black's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A lull in the action here as Elmars stalls from top position.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Elmars working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black prevents Elmars from improving position. #T2#
Elmars taking a breather here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
Elmars trying to control the position but Black is working away. #SUB#
Elmars tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Elmars taking a breather here.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black seems a little lost for a moment, as Elmars dominates the positioning.
Elmars trying to control the position but Black is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Elmars slips under a jab.
Elmars changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Black misses with a looping left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Baron Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elmars sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black misses with a hook.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georgs Elmars dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Elmars defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Black misses the jab.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Black misses with an uppercut. Elmars saw that one coming.
Black misses with a hook.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elmars slips under a jab from Black.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Black scores with a jab. Elmars acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Black misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Elmars is just out of range.
Black throws a jab when Elmars was well out of range.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.#T1#
Black throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch.
Black misses with a looping left.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black throws a front kick aimed at Elmars's knee but Elmars avoids it well.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Black looks to throw the jab but Elmars is out of range.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Black listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elmars is looking to wear down Black with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elmars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
Black throws a hook but Elmars blocks it.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Black misses with a hook
and Elmars counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Black scores with a shot to the body.
Baron Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Elmars moves away from the strike by Black.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elmars sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Black breaks away and moves out of range.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch.
Elmars moves out of range of the leg kick from Black.
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Black.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Black is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
Black missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elmars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
A big left from Black misses.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elmars slips a straight right by Black.
Elmars staying out of range there.
Elmars uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Black lands a jab to the head.
Black swings for the body but Elmars moves out of range.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Elmars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Black looks to land a left hand but Elmars moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Black throws a lazy right hand but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Elmars's shoulder, as Elmars tries to avoid the shot.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Black misses with a hook. Elmars ducked under it nicely.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elmars.
Elmars attempts a counter takedown but Black avoids it well and moves away.
Black misses with a body shot.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elmars moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Black.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baron Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baron Black!
The defeated Georgs Elmars had this to say: 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 90
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Deathcrush misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Deathcrush misses its intended target.
Deathcrush takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Deathcrush breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Deathcrush shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Elmars napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Elmars stops Deathcrush from passing to mount.
Deathcrush fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Deathcrush controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars tries to bench press Deathcrush off him but Deathcrush keeps the position.
Elmars taking punishment in the form of punches.
Deathcrush sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Elmars is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
Elmars manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Elmars is looking to improve his position.
Deathcrush landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Elmars is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deathcrush pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Deathcrush trying to control the action but Elmars is working from the bottom.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deathcrush in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Elmars wants to improve his position but Deathcrush is controlling well.
Elmars wants to control but Deathcrush is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Deathcrush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elmars is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Elmars makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elmars.#SUB#
Elmars is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Elmars looking for a guillotine here but Deathcrush defends easily.
Elmars is trying to keep Deathcrush in close. #T3##SUB#
Deathcrush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elmars has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deathcrush has managed to get both his arms back between Elmars's legs - danger averted.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Elmars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathcrush slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Elmars looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deathcrush lands strikes from half guard.
Elmars wants to improve his position but Deathcrush is controlling well.
Deathcrush passes the guard and advances to mount!
Deathcrush scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Elmars? #T4#
Elmars wants to hold on but Deathcrush pushes him away.
Deathcrush tries to control but Elmars wriggling away.
Elmars in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Deathcrush with the ground and pound from mount.
Deathcrush looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Deathcrush raining down shots from the mount!
Deathcrush controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elmars working to try and regain half guard.
Deathcrush looking to finish Elmars with some ground and pound. This is bad for Elmars!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enu Deathcrush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Deathcrush stuns Elmars with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elmars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elmars takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Deathcrush drives through with a takedown into Elmars's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Deathcrush throws a sloppy strike and Elmars has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Deathcrush is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Elmars!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georgs Elmars!
After winning the bout, Georgs Elmars thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 65
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Southpaw missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Southpaw tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Southpaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Southpaw misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Elmars counters by moving into the clinch.
Southpaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Southpaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elmars has him pressed against the cage.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Elmars tries for a takedown but Southpaw manages to get underhooks.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Southpaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Southpaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elmars at a distance.
Southpaw throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Elmars counters with a single leg into guard. Southpaw didn't expect that.
Southpaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Elmars showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elmars has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Elmars won't allow Southpaw to sweep him here.
Southpaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elmars. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Elmars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Southpaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Southpaw trying to control the position here.
Southpaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Elmars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
A swing and a miss from Southpaw.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Southpaw.
Southpaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Elmars counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Southpaw.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Southpaw misses with a left hand #TD#
and Elmars counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Southpaw!
Southpaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elmars slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Elmars.#T3##SUB#
Elmars tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Southpaw is letting Elmars control him for a moment. #SUB#
Elmars is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Southpaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elmars tries to move to mount but Southpaw blocks the move with his legs.
Elmars in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Elmars wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Southpaw, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elmars happy to just control the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georgs Elmars dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Southpaw cracks Elmars with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Southpaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Elmars gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Southpaw.
Southpaw misses the jab.
Southpaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elmars has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Southpaw.
Elmars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Southpaw.
Southpaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Elmars counters with a nice body shot.
Southpaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Southpaw throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Southpaw takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Southpaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elmars counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Southpaw thinking.
Southpaw takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Southpaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Seventoe Southpaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elmars slips a jab from Southpaw.
Southpaw scores with a jab to the body.
Southpaw lands a slapping body shot.
Elmars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Southpaw.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Southpaw manages to circle out of the way.
Elmars takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Southpaw misses with a wild body shot.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Southpaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Southpaw misses with a straight left.
Southpaw misses with a hook #TD#
and Elmars counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Elmars is looking for a kimura here. #T2##SUB#
Elmars is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Southpaw defends it well.
Elmars tries to pass the half guard into mount. Southpaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elmars perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Elmars is looking to advance position but Southpaw won't allow it. #T3#
Elmars performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elmars's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elmars works his way into side control.
Georgs Elmars overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elmars passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Southpaw!
Elmars content just to control the position here.
Elmars continues to hold on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seventoe Southpaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Elmars 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elmars moves out of range as Southpaw strikes.
Southpaw throws a front kick aimed at Elmars's knee but Elmars avoids it well.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Southpaw and move into the clinch.
Southpaw throws a big shot that misses.
Elmars avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elmars checks a leg kick.
Southpaw misses the shot to the body.
Southpaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars staying out of range there.
Southpaw throws an overhand right that lands on Elmars's shoulder, as Elmars tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Southpaw misses.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Southpaw.#T1#
Southpaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Southpaw takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Southpaw throws a low kick but Elmars moves out of range easily.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Southpaw misses with a low kick as Elmars jumps back.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Southpaw misses with a straight right.
Southpaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Southpaw swings for the body but Elmars moves out of range.
Southpaw misses with a looping right.
Southpaw is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Southpaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Southpaw takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Elmars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Southpaw.#T2#
Good shot there by Southpaw.
Seventoe Southpaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Southpaw 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 Elmars has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Elmars and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Seventoe Southpaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Southpaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Southpaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elmars defending well as Southpaw loads up on a big left hand.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elmars has been working on his balance at LA FIGHT BARN, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Southpaw.
Southpaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Southpaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Southpaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elmars is looking to wear down Southpaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southpaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Southpaw jabs Elmars to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elmars takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Southpaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Southpaw tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Southpaw manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Southpaw misses.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Elmars uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Southpaw.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Southpaw misses the jab.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Southpaw tries a low kick but Elmars avoids it.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Southpaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Southpaw manages to circle out of the way.
Southpaw misses with an uppercut.
Southpaw connects with the punch.
Southpaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elmars.
Southpaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Southpaw.
A big left from Southpaw misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Southpaw misses with a looping left.
Southpaw misses with a hook #TD#
and Elmars counters with a single leg into guard. Southpaw didn't expect that.
Southpaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elmars controls the pace.#T4#
Further stalling from Elmars.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seventoe Southpaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Southpaw 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seventoe Southpaw!
Georgs Elmars spoke after the fight, saying 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 56
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Man misses with a hook #TD2#
and Elmars counters with a nice double leg into side control. Man won't be happy with that.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Elmars keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Man looks to move to half guard but instead Elmars has passed into mount! Damn!
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Elmars looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Elmars throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Man has his hands clasped together but Elmars breaks the hold and Man is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Elmars!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georgs Elmars!
Georgs Elmars thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Elmars slips a jab from Figueroa.
Figueroa misses with a straight right.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Elmars's head but Elmars sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A left lands for Figueroa.
Figueroa throws out a leg kick but Elmars moves out of range and Figueroa only half commits.
Figueroa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Figueroa cracks Elmars with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Elmars slips under a jab.
Elmars half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa misses with a combination #CL#
and Elmars moves into the clinch.#TD#
Elmars has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Figueroa uses from the top position.
Elmars might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Figueroa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SU2#
Figueroa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gustavo Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueroa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elmars.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Figueroa and move into the clinch.
Figueroa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Figueroa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Figueroa and move into the clinch.
Elmars staying out of range there.
Elmars attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Figueroa misses with a wild combination.
Figueroa throws a body punch but Elmars moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Figueroa - just one landing.
Figueroa throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Elmars drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Figueroa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Figueroa feints and then cracks Elmars's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Elmars down.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Elmars's head but Elmars sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elmars blocks a jab.
A big right from Figueroa misses.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Figueroa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Figueroa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Figueroa throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Figueroa throws a series of punches but Elmars avoids them all with ease.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Figueroa manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Figueroa with a hook.
Figueroa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Figueroa throws a jab but it's blocked by Elmars.
Elmars avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
Figueroa throws a head kick but Elmars moves out of range.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Figueroa manages to circle out of the way.
Elmars keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Elmars takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Figueroa lands with a right hand.
Figueroa misses with a head kick.
Figueroa missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Figueroa sprawls and moves away.
Figueroa misses with a head kick. #T4#
Figueroa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Figueroa misses its intended target.
Elmars takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Figueroa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Figueroa.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Figueroa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Figueroa.
Elmars staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Figueroa misses the target.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Elmars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa misses with a kick to the body.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Figueroa.
Elmars moves out of range as Figueroa strikes.
Figueroa missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Figueroa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A head kick misses from Figueroa.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Figueroa breaks away and moves out of range.
Figueroa throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Elmars half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Figueroa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Figueroa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elmars on the side of the head.
Figueroa misses with a right hand #CL#
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figueroa throws a hook but Elmars avoids it easily.
Figueroa throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Elmars decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Figueroa's guard.
Figueroa being controlled here, momentarily.
Elmars trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Elmars's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Elmars pushes down on Figueroa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Figueroa tries to get to full guard but Elmars has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elmars is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Elmars looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Elmars's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Figueroa is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Elmars is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Figueroa is surviving well by controlling Elmars's body position as best he can.
Figueroa wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Elmars tries to control but Figueroa wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Figueroa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Figueroa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elmars takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Figueroa has given up his back. Will we see Elmars going for some submissions?
Figueroa can't escape the position. #T4#
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.
Figueroa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Elmars trying to control momentarily.
Elmars is really struggling to control Figueroa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Figueroa is trying to stand back up.
Elmars trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georgs Elmars dominated that second round.
That's time! Elmars's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Figueroa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Figueroa missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmars half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elmars moves away from the strike by Figueroa.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
Elmars checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Figueroa sprawls and moves away.
Elmars checks the leg kick.
Figueroa throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Elmars uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elmarss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a series of punches but Elmars moves out of range.
Gustavo Figueroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A punch combination from Figueroa misses.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
Figueroa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Figueroa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elmars checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Figueroa misses with a wild body shot.
Elmars attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Elmars checks a leg kick.
Elmars blocks a low kick nicely.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Figueroa and move into the clinch.
Figueroa misses the jab.
Figueroa misses with a low kick as Elmars jumps back.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Figueroa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Elmars tries to pull guard but Figueroa holds him up against the cage and eventually Elmars drops back down to his feet.
Elmars tries to pull guard but Figueroa holds him up against the cage and eventually Elmars drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Figueroa misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Figueroa.
Figueroa has a couple of punches blocked by Elmars.
Figueroa can't find room to land a body shot as Elmars controls the action.
Figueroa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elmars tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Figueroa just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgs Elmars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueroa lands a body punch.
Elmars jumps guard but Figueroa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Elmars is trying to pull guard but Figueroa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elmars is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Figueroa on the inside.
Elmars tries to pull guard but Figueroa won't allow it.
Figueroa lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Figueroa on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa presses Elmars against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Figueroa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elmars tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Figueroa smiles and moves away.
Figueroa cracks a nice hook into Elmars's ribs.#T3#
Figueroa throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
Figueroa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Figueroa misses with a looping left.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy left from Figueroa finds it's target.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elmars takes a kick to the side of the head.
Elmars on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Figueroa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Figueroa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Figueroa misses.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Figueroa manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Figueroa misses.
Elmars feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses.
Elmars checks a leg kick.
As Figueroa tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Figueroa manages to avoid the attempt.
Figueroa throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Figueroa looks to land a left hand but Elmars moved out of range nicely.
Elmars attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Figueroa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elmars.
Figueroa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elmars checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Figueroa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Figueroa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Figueroa!
Gustavo Figueroa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Georgs Elmars had this to say: 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'.

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