PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Stoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoned comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre - The Watcher. Elwood has chosen Ice Cube - Why We Thugs as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Stoned
vs
Elwood

177 cm
33
174 lbs
24 - 7 - 0

180 cm
27
170 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Spartan Nutrition

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Stoned!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Elwood!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elwood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoned scores with a leg kick.
Stoned keeps the fight on the outside.
Elwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stoned counters with a stiff right hand.
Elwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoned throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elwood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoned takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoned. Elwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoned has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stoned's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elwood under the eye.
Stoned throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elwood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoned looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elwood is fending him off so far but Stoned persists. Nope, Elwood circles away and we're back to standing.
Elwood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stoned takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Stoned misses.
Elwood lands a jab to Stoned's midsection.
Elwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoned was well out of range. Poor timing from Elwood.
Stoned scores with a jab.
A combination from Elwood does no damage.
Elwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoned.
Nice cross by Stoned.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoned connects with the punch.
Stoned finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoned shoots in and drives through. Elwood sprawls well.
Stoned dodges the punch combination from Elwood.
It looked like Stoned wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoned swings for the body but Elwood moves out of range.
Elwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Elwood lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Oliver Stoned has been cut.
Stoned walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jake Elwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoned misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Elwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elwood loads up on a big right hand but Stoned slips the punch.
It looked like Stoned was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Elwood.

Elwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stoned, pushing him back against the cage.
Stoned blocking some punches.
Elwood digs a right hand underneath Stoned's ribcage. Stoned let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stoned has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Elwood after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Stoned. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elwood has a couple of punches blocked by Stoned.
A short left from Elwood.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoned tries to work over Elwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoned wants a takedown.
Stoned has a couple of punches blocked by Elwood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elwood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Elwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoned stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elwood.
Stoned swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoned takes a swing at Elwood's ribcage but misses.
Elwood scores with a nice strike.
Elwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elwood wants to clinch up but Stoned keeps it at a distance.
Elwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoned throws a chopping leg kick but Elwood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elwood! But no joy.
Stoned throws a good cross that connects.
Jake Elwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elwood scores with a kick to the body.

Elwood closes the distance and pushes Stoned back into the cage.
Elwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoned backwards.
Elwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elwood prevents a body shot from Stoned.
Elwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoned backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Elwood.
Elwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elwood blocks an uppercut.
Stoned tries a body shot but Elwood blocks it.
Elwood lands a right hand.
Stoned working hard to break the clinch.
Stoned struggles to land a body shot inside as Elwood controls his hands.
Elwood keeps control of Stoned as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elwood scores with a shot to the side of Stoned's head.
Elwood blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elwood misses with some punches.

Elwood manages to break the clinch.
Stoned avoids the body shot from Elwood.
Stoned feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Elwood - just one landing.
Stoned misses the shot to the body.
Elwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stoned cracks Elwood with an open hand slap.
Elwood misses with a hook. Stoned ducked under it nicely.
Elwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Elwood checks a leg kick.
Elwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoned.

Elwood rushes Stoned and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoned is trying to pull guard but Elwood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elwood lands a left hand.
Elwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoned.
A short left from Elwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Elwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Stoned'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.

Stoned misses with an uppercut.
Elwood misses with a double jab.
Elwood throws a head kick but Stoned moves out of range.
Elwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoned pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Elwood has Stoned up against the cage in a clinch.
Elwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Elwood.

Elwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stoned is looking to counter punch.
Elwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoned.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elwood throws a head kick that misses.
Stoned drops down looking for a counter takedown but Elwood sprawls and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Elwood.
Stoned misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elwood.
Stoned misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elwood.

Elwood gets caught flat footed, as Stoned shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoned won't allow Elwood to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoned trying to control but Elwood is working from the bottom.
Stoned stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elwood keeping moving, preventing Stoned from controlling successfully.
Elwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elwood lands a jab.
Stoned throws a hook but Elwood blocks it.
Elwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoned wants to slow Elwood down by chopping away at his legs.
Elwood avoids the body shot from Stoned.

Stoned shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Elwood's guard.
Elwood wants to sweep but no luck.
Stoned missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stoned postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stoned throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stoned wants to control from the top but Elwood keeps moving.
Elwood wants to stand and escape but Stoned is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoned throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elwood wants to get back to his feet but Stoned is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stoned stands and throws Elwood's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Elwood wants to control but Stoned postures up.

Stoned is trying to get an arm triangle but Elwood is defending well.
Elwood is looking for a sweep.
Elwood keeping his opponent close.

Stoned is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Elwood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elwood is trying to buck Stoned off.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stoned tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Elwood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elwood throws a series of punches but Stoned moves out of range.
Stoned throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoned staying out of range there.
Stoned looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Stoned will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oliver Stoned's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Elwood looks to land a left hand but Stoned moved out of range nicely.
Elwood misses with a head kick.
Stoned is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoned lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elwood misses with a low kick.
Stoned tries to counter with a takedown but Elwood is quick to defend against it.
Elwood catches Stoned with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stoned looks for the body kick but Elwood saw that one coming.
Elwood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Elwood.
Nice cross by Stoned.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoned as he connects with a hook.

Elwood moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoned changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elwood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elwood avoids the body shot from Stoned.

Elwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stoned, pushing him back against the cage.
Elwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elwood can't find room to land a body shot as Stoned controls the action.

Stoned has Elwood pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stoned pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Elwood tumbling to the mat - Stoned dives into Elwood's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stoned is controlling him.
Elwood wants to sweep but no luck.
Stoned is looking to work some ground and pound but Elwood has wrist control.
Stoned won't allow Elwood to get back to his feet.
Stoned missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stoned being controlled here momentarily.
Stoned 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.
Stoned is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elwood misses with a wild combination.
Elwood blocks a jab.
Elwood looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stoned tries to land a front kick but Elwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elwood cracks Stoned with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoned ducks under a wild hook from Elwood.
Stoned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jake Elwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elwood connects with the punch.

Oliver Stoned's cut is getting worse.
Stoned misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Elwood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoned lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elwood at a distance.
Stoned with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elwood to score with a decent uppercut.

Stoned looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Elwood trying to control but Stoned postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoned is trying to control the action in half guard but Elwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Elwood is trying to get back to full guard.
Stoned wants to control but Elwood is keeping him busy.
Elwood trying to hold on to Stoned's head to control him but Stoned postures up.
Elwood pushes Stoned off looking to stand but Stoned dives back in and keeps control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stoned is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoned avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoned throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoned's sensitive parts.
Stoned throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Elwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoned, as that shot connected.

Elwood gets a clinch.
Stoned misses with a punch to the body.
Stoned blocks an uppercut.
Jake Elwood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stoned tries for a takedown but Elwood manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Stoned. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elwood misses with a short punch on the inside.

Elwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elwood dodges the punch combination from Stoned.
Stoned lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Elwood misses with a low kick.
Stoned scores with a jab. Elwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Oliver Stoned did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Oliver Stoned's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stoned takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Elwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elwood throws an overhand right that lands on Stoned's shoulder, as Stoned tries to avoid the shot.

Elwood has closed the distance and engaged Stoned in a clinch.
Good body shot from Elwood.
Stoned tries to pull guard but Elwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Stoned drops back down to his feet.
Stoned takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elwood stops a takedown attempt from Stoned.
Stoned throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elwood.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elwood.
Stoned throws a punch but it's blocked by Elwood.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stoned is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Elwood to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Stoned. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Elwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoned swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elwood misses with a double jab.
Elwood tries to clinch there but Stoned circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoned.

Elwood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Elwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoned backwards.
Stoned's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Elwood scores with a shot to the side of Stoned's head.

Elwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Elwood gets caught napping as Stoned dives in and scores a takedown. Elwood manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoned being controlled here momentarily.
Elwood wants to stand up but Stoned is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoned trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stoned won't allow Elwood to get back to his feet.
Stoned is stalling in the full guard.
Elwood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Elwood wants to get back to his feet but Stoned is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elwood tries to clinch up but Stoned circles away and keeps his distance.
Elwood is looking to slow Stoned down with leg kicks.
Stoned keeps the fight on the outside.
Elwood connects with the punch.
Stoned avoids the head kick by Elwood.
Stoned uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elwood.
Stoned tries to move into range but Elwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoned throws a low kick but Elwood avoids it.
Stoned misses with the combination.
Elwood slips a straight right by Stoned.
Stoned scores with a push kick.
Elwood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stoned tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Elwood is able to avoid easily.
Stoned misses with a body kick.
Elwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoned.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoned takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoned punishes Elwood's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoned walks into a straight right hand from Elwood.

Stoned is rocked!

Oliver Stoned's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elwood.
Stoned shoots in but Elwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Stoned got wobbled bad by a big combination! Elwood presses forward with punches and knees until Stoned stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Stoned closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Elwood!
Jake Elwood is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Jake Elwood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.