PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Godbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill H Ahellno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godbolt's entrance music is Trenches by Pop Evil. A fine choice. Ahellno is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Domination. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Godbolt
vs
H Ahellno

186 cm
29
202 lbs
17 - 10 - 2

181 cm
30
186 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Godbolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill H Ahellno!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godbolt misses with a hook to the body
and Ahellno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Godbolt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Godbolt with a poor takedown
and Ahellno counters with an outside leg kick.

Godbolt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Godbolt wants to control but Ahellno is keeping him busy.
Ahellno takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Godbolt throws an elbow but Ahellno slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ahellno is looking for a sweep.
Godbolt 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.
Godbolt working the head and body with strikes.
Godbolt is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahellno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Godbolt is controlling him well.

Godbolt is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahellno is defending well.
Ahellno dodges the ground and pound from Godbolt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Godbolt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahellno stops Godbolt from passing to mount.
Ahellno is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Godbolt off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Godbolt right now.

Ahellno is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Ahellno is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Godbolt tries to escape but Ahellno has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Godbolt tries to get to full guard but Ahellno has control of the leg.
Ahellno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Godbolt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Godbolt trying to hold on to Ahellno's head to control him but Ahellno postures up.
Godbolt wants to get back to full guard but Ahellno has mounted him!
Godbolt is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $425 fee), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Godbolt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Godbolt trying to hold on to Ahellno's head to control him but Ahellno postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno is looking to advance position but Godbolt won't allow it.

Godbolt looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ahellno passes into side control!
Ahellno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Godbolt keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Godbolt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Godbolt sneaks back into half guard.
Godbolt is controlling Ahellno's trapped leg to prevent Ahellno from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Godbolt wants to get back to full guard.

Ahellno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Godbolt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahellno.
Godbolt is refusing to be controlled, as Ahellno sits in half guard.
Godbolt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahellno.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahellno is looking to take a break and control but Godbolt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Godbolt wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matthew Godbolt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Godbolt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Godbolt misses with a hook.
Ahellno is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Godbolt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Godbolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahellno.
Ahellno blocks a jab.
Ahellno lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahellno moves away from the strike by Godbolt.
Ahellno tries a quick counter leg kick but Godbolt is wise to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Godbolt.
Godbolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahellno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt staying out of range there.
Godbolt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Godbolt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Godbolt thuds his right hand into Ahellno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Godbolt misses with a looping right.
Ahellno appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahellno lunges at Godbolt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Godbolt's hand.

It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
Bill H Ahellno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Godbolt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ahellno is looking to escape.
Ahellno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Godbolt trying to control the action but Ahellno is working from the bottom.
Ahellno wants to improve his position but Godbolt is controlling well.
Godbolt wants to take a breather but Ahellno is having none of it.
Ahellno scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Godbolt manages to mount him!
Ahellno tries to lock up and control but Godbolt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt landing strikes from the mount.
Ahellno tries to reverse the position but Godbolt maintains control.
Ahellno really wants to buck Godbolt off and get back to his feet.
Ahellno regains half guard.
Ahellno trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godbolt is looking to take a break and control but Ahellno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Godbolt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Godbolt in particular looking to stall.
Godbolt drops an elbow to the side of Ahellno's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Godbolt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ahellno tries to bench press Godbolt off him but Godbolt keeps the position.

Godbolt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Godbolt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Godbolt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Godbolt.
Godbolt working away.
Godbolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahellno keeps working.
Matthew Godbolt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahellno is looking for a sweep.
Godbolt staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ahellno tries to improve position but can't.
Ahellno wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Godbolt trying to control the action but Ahellno is working from the bottom.
Ahellno is trying to get back to his feet.
Godbolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahellno can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahellno is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahellno wants to get back to his feet but Godbolt drags him back down.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Godbolt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Godbolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Ahellno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Godbolt scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Godbolt lands.

Godbolt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ahellno's guard.
Godbolt passes Ahellno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ahellno wants to get back to his feet.
Godbolt trying to control the action but Ahellno is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt prevents Ahellno from standing back up.
Ahellno is looking for a sweep. Godbolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Godbolt wants to pass the guard but Ahellno is defending well.
Godbolt trying to control the action but Ahellno is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahellno is trying to stand up here but Godbolt is controlling him well.
Ahellno is looking to improve his position.

Ahellno actively working from the bottom here.
Godbolt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Godbolt working over Ahellno with some ground and pound. Ahellno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Godbolt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bill H Ahellno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Godbolt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Godbolt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ahellno is not content to let Godbolt control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Godbolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahellno moves away.
It seemed like Ahellno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Godbolt throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahellno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godbolt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahellno at a distance.
Godbolt checks the leg kick.

Godbolt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ahellno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Godbolt is in Ahellno's guard.
Godbolt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Godbolt looking to pass the guard.

Ahellno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Godbolt defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno wants to sweep but no luck.
Godbolt stays in close to Ahellno's body and controls the position.
Godbolt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ahellno for as long as he can get away with.
Ahellno trying to keep a closed guard but Godbolt is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Godbolt throws a lazy uppercut
and Godbolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ahellno attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ahellno defending well as Godbolt loads up on a big left hand.
Ahellno throws out a counter right but Godbolt avoids it with no problem.
Godbolt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Godbolt swings for the body but Ahellno moves out of range.
Ahellno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Godbolt scores with the left hand. Ahellno knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahellno tries a low kick but Godbolt avoids it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ahellno enables Godbolt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ahellno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ahellno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Godbolt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Godbolt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Godbolt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Godbolt!
A victorious Matthew Godbolt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.