PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Scarface (ranked 1184 p4p, 182 weight class) and Martinez Eluard (ranked 1323 p4p, 208 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Scarface
vs
Eluard

183 cm
32
162 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

180 cm
34
181 lbs
20 - 16 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Scarface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martinez Eluard!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eluard looks to land a left hand but Scarface moved out of range nicely.
Scarface takes one to the chin there.
Scarface throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarface misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Eluard misses.
Scarface moves in looking to clinch but Eluard pushes him off.
Scarface tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eluard was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarface.
Scarface takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eluard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scarface on the side of the head.
Eluard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Scarface to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard misses with a wild body shot.
Scarface throws a right and a left that Eluard avoids nicely.
Eluard looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarface is just out of range.
Scarface tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eluard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eluard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dexter Scarface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard misses with an uppercut. Scarface saw that one coming.
Scarface throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eluard misses with an uppercut. Scarface saw that one coming.
Scarface swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarface throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eluard throws a right hand that misses
enabling Scarface to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Eluard.
Jab by Scarface.
A jab from Eluard misses.
Eluard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scarface under the eye.
Eluard throws a jab when Scarface was well out of range.
Eluard jabs Scarface right on the nose. Scarface blinks but takes it well.
Eluard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarface.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Eluard's shoulder, as Eluard tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Scarface. No joy for Eluard on that attempt.
Scarface swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard cracks Scarface with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Scarface's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eluard misses the body punch
and Scarface counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eluard misses with a takedown
and Scarface counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dexter Scarface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.

Eluard shoots in and bounces Scarface off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Scarface keeps moving.

Scarface is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eluard is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scarface is on top in guard.

Scarface wants to pass the guard but Eluard is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Samran Muay Thai inform us that Eluard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Eluard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Scarface working for a triangle but Eluard defends it easily.
Scarface keeping full guard, as Eluard tries to pass.
Eluard stopping the sweep attempt from Scarface.
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Scarface is keeping the position.

Scarface looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eluard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Scarface throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eluard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Scarface throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Eluard escapes and throws Scarface's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Scarface tries to improve position but can't.

Eluard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scarface tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Eluard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard cracks Scarface with a good jab.
Eluard connects with a looping right hand.
Scarface throws a hook but Eluard blocks it.
Eluard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scarface on the side of the head.
Eluard cracks Scarface with an open hand slap.
Eluard blocks a jab.

Eluard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scarface was covering up waiting for the punch and Eluard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Scarface keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Eluard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scarface is keeping the position for now.
Eluard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Scarface is looking for a triangle here but Eluard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarface manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Martinez Eluard has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard wants to control but Scarface is keeping busy.
Eluard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Eluard has his foot on Scarface's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scarface works his way back into a safe position though.

Scarface gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Scarface scores with a four punch combination!
Eluard misses with a looping left.
Eluard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scarface on the side of the head.
Eluard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scarface looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Eluard does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard throws a series of punches but Scarface moves out of range.
Eluard lands a head shot.
Eluard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarface throwing a counter right hand but Eluard manages to avoid it.
A big right from Scarface misses.
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!
Eluard thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Scarface wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eluard throws a poor cross that misses
and Scarface counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarface getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eluard throws a body punch but Scarface moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Scarface.
Scarface was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarface throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Eluard - just one landing.
Scarface punishes Eluard's body with a nice straight punch.
Eluard misses with a jab to the body
and Scarface counters with a stiff right hand.
Eluard misses with a hook
and Scarface counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scarface throws a big shot that misses.
Eluard throws a hook but Scarface blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Scarface tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scarface changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eluard shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the liver by Scarface. Beautiful body shot.
Scarface clobbers Eluard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eluard shoots in and drives through. Scarface sprawls well.
Eluard misses with a series of wild punches.
Eluard throws a lazy uppercut
and Scarface counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarface doesn't manage to clinch there - Eluard circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarface lands a right hook to the body.
Scarface tries to clinch but Eluard is having none of it.
Scarface looks to throw the jab but Eluard is out of range.
Scarface swings for the body but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard throws a body punch but Scarface moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarface lands with a straight right. Eluard didn't see that one coming.
Eluard misses with a hook to the body
letting Scarface counter with a right hand.
Scarface tries to clinch there but Eluard circles away.
Dexter Scarface is winning the standup battle so far.
Eluard walks into a stiff left hand from Scarface.
Nice defenses there by Eluard.
Eluard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Scarface.
Scarface ducks under a wild hook from Eluard.
Nice uppercut lands for Scarface. That snapped Eluard's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Scarface dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Eluard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarface's hands.
Scarface clobbers Eluard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scarface wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scarface has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A swing and a miss from Scarface.
Donk. Eluard catches Scarface right on the button with a cross.
Eluard shoots and misses
and Scarface connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarface moves out of range as Eluard strikes.

Eluard shoots in and gets a takedown into Scarface's guard.

Scarface has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Eluard has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Eluard breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Scarface throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scarface connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scarface connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eluard. Scarface does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard tries to bum rush Scarface with a series of wild strikes but Scarface uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eluard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eluard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eluard misses with a straight right.
Eluard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eluard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scarface counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Scarface misses.
Scarface swinging wildly here.
Eluard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eluard misses with a hook
and Scarface counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eluard fails with the takedown.
Dexter Scarface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Scarface rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eluard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eluard misses with a hook. Scarface ducked under it nicely.
Scarface uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eluard has time to react.
Scarface connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eluard scores with a nice strike.
Scarface misses with a looping left.
Eluard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarface's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarface. Eluard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eluard with the counter takedown but Scarface avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Scarface misses its intended target.
Scarface steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eluard.
Eluard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scarface moves away from the strike by Eluard.
Scarface throwing a counter right hand but Eluard manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard defending well as Scarface loads up on a big left hand.
Eluard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eluard lands with a good body shot.
Eluard connects with a crisp jab.
Eluard throws a hook but Scarface blocks it.
Scarface moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scarface stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scarface wants it to stay on the feet.
Eluard digs a good hook to Scarface's body.
Eluard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Eluard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scarface moves away from the strike by Eluard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Scarface here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scarface slips a jab from Eluard.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Scarface.
Eluard misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eluard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard throws a looping overhand right but Scarface ducks down to avoid it.
Eluard lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eluard lands a nice shot that snaps Scarface's head back.
Scarface throws a series of punches but Eluard avoids them all with ease.
Eluard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eluard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scarface slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Scarface misses its intended target.

Eluard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarface 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.
Eluard won't allow Scarface to get back to his feet.

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 Dexter Scarface.
I think Scarface 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Scarface!
Dexter Scarface decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.