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Sherdog.com has live play-by-play of Saturday's EliteXC card, which
is headlined by a lightweight clash pitting Karl James Noons (Pictures) against Yves Edwards (Pictures).
Don't forget to check out the MMA Forums to discuss tonight's event.
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Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante (Pictures) vs. Wayne Cole (Pictures)
Round 1
The fighters trade aggressive strikes in the center of the cage at the sound of the bell. The Brazilian reverses an inside trip to score a takedown but Cole gets back to his feet quickly. Feijao lands an unintentional knee to the groin, which prompts referee Mario Yamasaki to issue a warning. The action is resumed and Cole is rocked by a knee to the chin from the clinch. Feijao pounces with strikes and forces Cole to the ground. Cole gives his back, where he is hit with punches until Yamasaki steps in to halt the contest at 2:47 of the opening frame.
Dave Herman (Pictures) vs. Ron Waterman (Pictures)
Round 1
Waterman eats a few strikes and what looked like an inadvertent finger in the eye. He slowly drops levels and muscles Herman to the canvas with a powerful double-leg. Herman escapes to his feet and is briefly taken down. Herman stands and kicks Waterman in the cheek with a jumping left-footed kick. Herman goes to the body with a knee that hurts Waterman. Herman pounces and mounts, then finishes Waterman with strikes from the top. Referee Chris West saves Waterman at 2:19 of the first.
Murilo Rua (Pictures) vs. Tony Bonello (Pictures)
Round 1
Interesting stare-down as Bonello has some four-letter words for his opponent. Bonello comes out swinging and lands an uppercut after missing a hard head kick. Bonello pulls guard and looks for an armbar, but "Ninja" has none of it. Rua moves to side-control and elbows the head. Rua continues to land with left elbows to the head as he controls the position tightly. Rua mounts briefly then goes back to side-control. He elbows the head and body with both arms. "Ninja" advances to knee-on-belly and pounds Bonello out. Referee Mario Yamasaki shows mercy at the 3:16 mark of the first frame.
Nick Diaz (Pictures) vs. Muhsin Corbbrey (Pictures)
Round 1
Corbbrey keeps his distance early and lands a straight right to the body. Diaz goes to the Thai plum and lands a knee to the body. Diaz, a southpaw, triple jabs with his right hand. At the midway point of round one, Corbbrey lands his first meaningful low kick. Corrbrey is starting to time the counter off Diaz's jab, as he lands two straight rights. Corbbrey lands a stiff kick to the body and an uppercut. An overhand right scores for Corbbrey. Close round. Sherdog.com gives it to Corbbrey, 10-9.
Round 2
Both fighters land hooks to start round two. Corbbey lands an uppercut as Diaz closes in. Diaz drops levels for a single but Corrbrey stuffs it against the cage. Corbbrey shows excellent head movement as he bobs and weaves away from Diaz's jab and straight left. Diaz pieces together his best punches of the fight in the form of two left hands. Corbbrey uses footwork to avoid a slugfest, which is starting to displease the crowd. Diaz taunts and lands with a left hand. Corbbey answers with a right and moves away. Diaz again looks for a takedown but is unsuccessful. Diaz goes to the cinch and trips Diaz to the canvas. The round ends with Diaz in side-control. Another close frame, but this one goes to Diaz, 10-9.
Round 3
Diaz shoots immediately for a single-leg, which is easily defended by Corbbrey. Diaz lands an uppercut and throws Corbbrey to the ground with a body lock. Diaz, on top in half-guard, is bleeding from a cut above his left eye. Diaz passes to side-control and looks for a Kimura on the left arm of Corbbrey. Diaz steps over the head and drops down for an armbar. The hold is deep but Corbbrey escapes. Now back in side-control, Diaz lands a few punches before standing over his opponent, throwing punches. Diaz takes the mount and throws punches at a covering Corbbrey until Chris West halts the lightweight contest at 3:59 of the third.
Karl James Noons (Pictures) vs. Yves Edwards (Pictures)
Round 1
A right kick to the body lands for Noons. Edwards exchanges in the pocket and connects with a straight right to the midsection and a right to the chin. Noons counters with a straight right that drops Edwards to the canvas. Noons pounces with the absolute fastest flurry of punches and elbows that you will see in mixed martial arts. Mario Yamasaki pulls Noons of his prey at 0:48 of the opening stanza. Amazing performance from the champion.
A scuffle breaks out in the cage following the bout. Nick Diaz entered the cage to challenge Noons. The champion's father, Karl Noons, voiced his approval, and then attacked a member of Diaz's entourage after words and hand gestured were traded. A Noons corner man was seen throwing punches. Karl Noons put Nick Diaz in a Thai plum, but it was broken up quickly. Diaz exited the ramp with his brother Nate -- a lightweight contender in the UFC -- getting the last word in before being forced backstage by security.
Undercard bouts air live on the promoter's Web site following the main card.
Don't forget to check out the MMA Forums to discuss tonight's event.
Hit F5 on your keyboard to refresh often, as play-by-play is updated in real time.
Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante (Pictures) vs. Wayne Cole (Pictures)
Round 1
The fighters trade aggressive strikes in the center of the cage at the sound of the bell. The Brazilian reverses an inside trip to score a takedown but Cole gets back to his feet quickly. Feijao lands an unintentional knee to the groin, which prompts referee Mario Yamasaki to issue a warning. The action is resumed and Cole is rocked by a knee to the chin from the clinch. Feijao pounces with strikes and forces Cole to the ground. Cole gives his back, where he is hit with punches until Yamasaki steps in to halt the contest at 2:47 of the opening frame.
Dave Herman (Pictures) vs. Ron Waterman (Pictures)
Round 1
Waterman eats a few strikes and what looked like an inadvertent finger in the eye. He slowly drops levels and muscles Herman to the canvas with a powerful double-leg. Herman escapes to his feet and is briefly taken down. Herman stands and kicks Waterman in the cheek with a jumping left-footed kick. Herman goes to the body with a knee that hurts Waterman. Herman pounces and mounts, then finishes Waterman with strikes from the top. Referee Chris West saves Waterman at 2:19 of the first.
Murilo Rua (Pictures) vs. Tony Bonello (Pictures)
Round 1
Interesting stare-down as Bonello has some four-letter words for his opponent. Bonello comes out swinging and lands an uppercut after missing a hard head kick. Bonello pulls guard and looks for an armbar, but "Ninja" has none of it. Rua moves to side-control and elbows the head. Rua continues to land with left elbows to the head as he controls the position tightly. Rua mounts briefly then goes back to side-control. He elbows the head and body with both arms. "Ninja" advances to knee-on-belly and pounds Bonello out. Referee Mario Yamasaki shows mercy at the 3:16 mark of the first frame.
Nick Diaz (Pictures) vs. Muhsin Corbbrey (Pictures)
Round 1
Corbbrey keeps his distance early and lands a straight right to the body. Diaz goes to the Thai plum and lands a knee to the body. Diaz, a southpaw, triple jabs with his right hand. At the midway point of round one, Corbbrey lands his first meaningful low kick. Corrbrey is starting to time the counter off Diaz's jab, as he lands two straight rights. Corbbrey lands a stiff kick to the body and an uppercut. An overhand right scores for Corbbrey. Close round. Sherdog.com gives it to Corbbrey, 10-9.
Round 2
Both fighters land hooks to start round two. Corbbey lands an uppercut as Diaz closes in. Diaz drops levels for a single but Corrbrey stuffs it against the cage. Corbbrey shows excellent head movement as he bobs and weaves away from Diaz's jab and straight left. Diaz pieces together his best punches of the fight in the form of two left hands. Corbbrey uses footwork to avoid a slugfest, which is starting to displease the crowd. Diaz taunts and lands with a left hand. Corbbey answers with a right and moves away. Diaz again looks for a takedown but is unsuccessful. Diaz goes to the cinch and trips Diaz to the canvas. The round ends with Diaz in side-control. Another close frame, but this one goes to Diaz, 10-9.
Round 3
Diaz shoots immediately for a single-leg, which is easily defended by Corbbrey. Diaz lands an uppercut and throws Corbbrey to the ground with a body lock. Diaz, on top in half-guard, is bleeding from a cut above his left eye. Diaz passes to side-control and looks for a Kimura on the left arm of Corbbrey. Diaz steps over the head and drops down for an armbar. The hold is deep but Corbbrey escapes. Now back in side-control, Diaz lands a few punches before standing over his opponent, throwing punches. Diaz takes the mount and throws punches at a covering Corbbrey until Chris West halts the lightweight contest at 3:59 of the third.
Karl James Noons (Pictures) vs. Yves Edwards (Pictures)
Round 1
A right kick to the body lands for Noons. Edwards exchanges in the pocket and connects with a straight right to the midsection and a right to the chin. Noons counters with a straight right that drops Edwards to the canvas. Noons pounces with the absolute fastest flurry of punches and elbows that you will see in mixed martial arts. Mario Yamasaki pulls Noons of his prey at 0:48 of the opening stanza. Amazing performance from the champion.
A scuffle breaks out in the cage following the bout. Nick Diaz entered the cage to challenge Noons. The champion's father, Karl Noons, voiced his approval, and then attacked a member of Diaz's entourage after words and hand gestured were traded. A Noons corner man was seen throwing punches. Karl Noons put Nick Diaz in a Thai plum, but it was broken up quickly. Diaz exited the ramp with his brother Nate -- a lightweight contender in the UFC -- getting the last word in before being forced backstage by security.
Undercard bouts air live on the promoter's Web site following the main card.
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