PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). More's entrance music is well enough alone. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

More
vs
Elkins

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick More!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Elkins clinches up against the cage.
Elkins is stalling here.
Elkins gets through More's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elkins is leaning against More and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Elkins breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
More looking for a takedown.

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

Elkins instigates a clinch.
Elkins stops a takedown attempt from More.
More is looking to control Elkins's arms but Elkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now More has his back to the cage.

Elkins breaks the clinch.
Elkins lands with a nice body punch.

Elkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Elkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
More is trying to break the clinch but Elkins has him pressed against the cage.
Elkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Elkins - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Elkins.
A right hook to the body lands for Elkins.
Elkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
More shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elkins pinned against the cage. Elkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick More. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elkins prevents a takedown attempt there.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elkins slips under a jab from More.
Elkins scores with a one two! More had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Elkins closes the distance and clinches.
Elkins digs a right hand underneath More's ribcage. More let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Elkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with More, pushing him back against the cage.
Elkins stops a takedown attempt from More.
More tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Elkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Elkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down More.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elkins scores with a hook to the body. More takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
More is breathing heavily.
More fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Elkins throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Elkins forces More back against the cage and clinches.
Elkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Elkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
More has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Elkins stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Elkins.
Elkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from More.
More's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Elkins lands with a right to the head.

Elkins breaks the clinch.
More swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
More misses with a wild combination.
Elkins scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Elkins.
Elkins thows a body shot but no joy.
More shoots for a takedown but Elkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cody Elkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkins misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elkins has taken the fight to the clinch.

Elkins breaks from the clinch.

Elkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Elkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from More.
Elkins lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Elkins - that landed with a thud.
More tries to work over Elkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of More backwards.
Elkins scores with a shot to the side of More's head.
More tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Elkins manages to break the clinch.
A shot to de liver by Elkins. Beautiful body shot.
Cody Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from More.

Elkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Elkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
More tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Elkins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
More is trying to break the clinch but Elkins has him pressed against the cage.
Elkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt More or not.

Elkins manages to break the clinch.

More tries to keep at a distance but Elkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Elkins.
More changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

More shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
More can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elkins is looking to escape.
Elkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with More. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
More tries to pass the half guard into mount. Elkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Elkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

More darts in trying to clinch

and Elkins moves into the clinch.

Elkins manages to break the clinch.
More shoots and misses

and Elkins counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Elkins.
Elkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of More backwards.
Elkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Elkins breaks the clinch.

Elkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
More tries for a takedown but Elkins manages to get underhooks.
Elkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of More backwards.
Elkins is leaning against More and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
More tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elkins smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick More. That's going to take a lot out of him.
More dodges the punch combination from Elkins.

Elkins moves into the clinch successfully.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
More takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elkins pushes More up against the cage in a clinch.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
More takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. More looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nick More is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
More tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Elkins counter with a right hand.
Elkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down More rather than just go for the knockout.

Elkins closes the distance and clinches.
More tries to pull guard but Elkins won't allow it.
More fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Elkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of More backwards.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

More clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A right handed body shot lands from Elkins.
Elkins gets through More's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Elkins manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Elkins does it's job there.
Elkins throws a shot to the body.

Elkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
More wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elkins has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Elkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elkins lands a shot to the body.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Elkins clinches up against the cage.
Elkins pushes More back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Elkins.
A right hook to the body lands for Elkins.
Elkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Elkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Elkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Elkins.
Cody Elkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Elkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Elkins lands a left hand.
More tries for a takedown but Elkins manages to get underhooks.
Elkins gets through More's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elkins lands a nice shot to the body.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Elkins gets a clinch.
More looking for a takedown.
Elkins is leaning against More and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down More.
Elkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Elkins has More pressed against the cage.
More fails to pull guard.
Elkins lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Elkins.
Elkins digs a right hand underneath More's ribcage. More let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elkins lands a shot to the body.
Elkins scores with a shot to the side of More's head.
A short uppercut from Elkins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Elkins.
A bit of stalling here from Elkins.
More tries to break the clinch but Elkins is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Elkins.

Elkins breaks from the clinch.
More throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
More misses with a takedown
and Elkins counters with a series of strikes. More will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
More moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
More throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
More lands a body shot.
Elkins is looking to clinch but More is avoiding it.
More misses with a body kick.
More circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
More with a lazy takedown attempt

and Elkins moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Elkins as the two fighters clinch.
More is trying to break free.
More misses with a knee strike.
Elkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of More backwards.
Elkins digs a right hand into More's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on More's gas tank.
Elkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Elkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elkins lands a right hand.
Elkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
More wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Elkins manages to break the clinch.
More has his takedown stuffed
and Elkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Elkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Elkins leaning against his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Elkins breaks the clinch.
Elkins scores with a body shot.
More tries for a takedown but Elkins circles away easily

and Elkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Elkins.
More's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Elkins 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

More has his takedown stuffed

and Elkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Elkins.
More wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elkins has him pressed against the cage.
More wants to break the clinch but can't.
More tries to pull guard but Elkins won't allow it.
Elkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Elkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elkins lands a right hand.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Elkins clinches up against the cage.
More is trying to break the clinch but Elkins has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Elkins - that landed with a thud.

Elkins breaks from the clinch.
More takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Elkins closes the distance and clinches.
Elkins lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Elkins.

Elkins manages to break the clinch.

Elkins rushes More and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
More tries to break the clinch but Elkins is controlling the position.
Elkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Elkins gets through More's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Elkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins lands a body punch.
Elkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt More or not.
Elkins lands a body shot.
Elkins is pressed up against the cage. More has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elkins down to the mat. Elkins 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 Nick More. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Elkins clinches up with More and pushes him back against the cage.
Elkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of More backwards.
More's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Elkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Elkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
More wants to break free but Elkins has control.
Nice body punch from Elkins.
Elkins lands a nice shot to the body.

Elkins breaks the clinch.
More has his takedown stuffed

and Elkins counters by moving into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Elkins.
Elkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Elkins breaks from the clinch.

Elkins moves into the clinch successfully.

Elkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
More shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Elkins drives through and clinches with More against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
More has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
More is working for takedown but Elkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
More tries for a takedown. No joy.

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

Elkins gets a clinch.
Elkins lands a body punch.

Elkins breaks from the clinch.

Elkins has closed the distance and engaged More in a clinch.
Elkins lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkins is stalling here.
Elkins digs a right hand into More's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on More's gas tank.

Elkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Elkins has More up against the cage in a clinch.

Elkins breaks the clinch.
More has his takedown stuffed

and Elkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Elkins.
Elkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Elkins digs a right hand into More's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on More's gas tank.
Elkins stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of More backwards.
Nice body punch from Elkins - that landed with a thud.
Elkins lands a body punch.
Elkins cracks More with a nice body shot.
A short left from Elkins.
Elkins lands with a right to the head.
Elkins lands a body shot.
Elkins scores with a hook to the body.
Elkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Elkins lands with a light punch inside.
Elkins lands a body shot.
More looking for a takedown.
Elkins is leaning against More and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
More can't break the clinch.
Elkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
More tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
More fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Elkins stops a takedown attempt from More.

Elkins breaks from the clinch.

Elkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Elkins - that landed with a thud.
More is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elkins lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
More is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Elkins.
Elkins stops a takedown attempt from More.
Elkins managing to block the knees to the body from More.
Elkins lands with a light punch inside.

Elkins manages to break the clinch.
More dodges the punch combination from Elkins.
More misses with a takedown

and Elkins moves into the clinch.
A short right from Elkins.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Elkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Elkins scores with a shot to the side of More's head.
Elkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elkins.
More has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Elkins breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Elkins drives through and clinches with More against the cage.
Elkins is leaning against More and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nick More has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Elkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Elkins rushes More and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Elkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Elkins cracks More with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Elkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Elkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Elkins!