PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Nikman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Ensign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ensign has chosen Hit Me Baby One More Time by Britney Spears as his entrance music. Nikman is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Jordan Ensign has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Henry Nikman's chin.

Nikman
vs
Ensign

184 cm
20
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

202 cm
21
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Nikman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Ensign!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ensign tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nikman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikman is breathing heavily.

Ensign moves into range and clinches up with Nikman.
Nikman takes an elbow to the temple.
Ensign throws an elbow but it misses.
Nikman jumps guard but Ensign turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nikman gets underhooks to prevent Ensign's takedown attempt.
Nikman fails to pull guard.
Nikman can't break the clinch.
Ensign scores a nice knee to the body.
Ensign gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nikman avoids a wild elbow strike from Ensign.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ensign pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ensign has Nikman pulled in close to control his posture.
Nikman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ensign is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nikman is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ensign looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikman is one step ahead there.
Nikman prevents Ensign from getting back to his feet.
Ensign wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Henry Nikman just wasn't active enough.

Nikman gets tackled into the cage by Ensign. Ensign maintains the clinch.
Nikman gets underhooks to prevent Ensign's takedown attempt.
Ensign has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nikman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henry Nikman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Ensign.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Ensign.
Ensign lands a damaging elbow.
Ensign just leaning against Nikman, taking a breather.
Ensign is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nikman is defending well.
Ensign missing with knees to the body.
Ensign lands a damaging elbow.
Ensign landing knees to the body.
Nikman stops a takedown attempt from Ensign.
Ensign has Nikman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nikman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Ensign pulls Nikman into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ensign wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ensign has control of Nikman's left arm, preventing Nikman from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nikman is looking to work some ground and pound but Ensign has wrist control.
Nikman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ensign manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Ensign stands up from Nikman's guard - Ensign perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nikman keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ensign pushes Nikman up against the cage in a clinch.
Nikman can't break the clinch.
Nikman gets underhooks to prevent Ensign's takedown attempt.
Ensign creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nikman's defenses.
Ensign throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ensign is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nikman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ensign creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nikman's defenses.
Ensign lands an elbow that stopped Nikman in his tracks for a moment.
Ensign is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikman is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ensign is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ensign lands an elbow inside.
Nikman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ensign.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Ensign dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nikman stuffs the takedown attempt from Ensign. Ensign gets slowly back to his feet.
Ensign fails in his attempt to clinch.

Nikman gets tackled into the cage by Ensign. Ensign maintains the clinch.
Ensign with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ensign misses with an elbow over the top.
Nikman jumps guard but Ensign stands there with Nikman around his waist. Nikman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nikman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikman is pressed up against the cage. Ensign has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nikman down to the mat. Nikman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henry Nikman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Ensign.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ensign rushes Nikman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ensign goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nikman prevents it.
Nice elbow from Ensign.
Ensign is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ensign lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ensign trying to land knees to the body.
Ensign crunches a lovely knee into Nikman's ribcage.
Ensign unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nikman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ensign.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ensign.
Ensign lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ensign is pushing Nikman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ensign is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nikman is defending well.
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!
Ensign creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nikman's defenses.
Ensign scores a nice knee to the body.
Jordan Ensign seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ensign creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nikman's defenses.
Nikman blocks an elbow strike.
Ensign is trying to drag Nikman to the mat but Nikman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nikman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ensign is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikman blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Ensign.
Ensign lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ensign utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ensign lands a knee to the body.
Ensign tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikman avoids the damage to the body.
Ensign misses with an elbow over the top.
Nikman takes an elbow to the temple.
Nikman avoids a wild elbow strike from Ensign.
Nikman blocks an elbow strike.
Ensign comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ensign can't get the takedown.

Ensign lands a takedown into guard.
Nikman keeping moving, preventing Ensign from controlling successfully.
Nikman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ensign.
Nikman 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.
Ensign postures up in Nikman's guard and throws a big left but Nikman blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ensign tries to stand but Nikman is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ensign trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Ensign showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.

Ensign tries to clinch up.

Ensign closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nikman to the mat! Nikman manages to get full guard.
Ensign is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ensign chips away with some ground and pound.
Ensign missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nikman keeping moving, preventing Ensign from controlling successfully.
Nikman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ensign.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ensign stands up and waves to Nikman to follow him.
Nikman circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ensign tries to clinch up.
Ensign is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nikman keeps the fight on the outside.
Ensign lands a nice looking body kick.

Ensign drives through and clinches with Nikman against the cage.
Ensign lands an elbow just above Nikman 's eye.
Ensign gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ensign is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nikman tries to stall but Ensign uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ensign lands an elbow just above Nikman 's eye.
Ensign lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ensign tries to land a knee to the head but Nikman blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Ensign.

Nikman is rocked!
Nikman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ensign looking for a takedown.

Ensign gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nikman regains guard.
Ensign passes into half guard.
Jordan Ensign has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ensign passes to side control.
Ensign lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikman is trying to get back to half guard.
Nikman wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

Ensign is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nikman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Ensign is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nikman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nikman is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ensign connects with a decent elbow.

Ensign stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ensign tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ensign paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Ensign gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nikman fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Ensign gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikman tries to roll over but Ensign keeps him under control.
Nikman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Ensign comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ensign 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Ensign!
Post fight, Jordan Ensign stared into the camera and said 'I just want to say thank you to the fans, my coaches, and my heroes Jesus Christ, the Kool-Aid Man and Sir Francis Bacon. Don't forget to give blood!'.