Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AD453: Konfrontacja
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Thomas cracks Godbolt with an open hand slap.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Godbolt.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godbolt moves away.
Godbolt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Godbolt under the eye.
Godbolt scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Godbolt.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Godbolt throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Godbolt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Godbolt throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Godbolt didn't see that one coming.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Godbolt counters with a left to the body.
Godbolt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.#CL#
Godbolt gets a clinch. #BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thomas.
Godbolt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Godbolt swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Godbolt.
Godbolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas tries to land a leg kick but Godbolt saw it coming and moves away.
Godbolt attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godbolt tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godbolt.
Godbolt misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Godbolt misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Godbolt drags the fight down to the ground.
Thomas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Godbolt is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Thomas stands and steps away. Godbolt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas thows a body kick. Godbolt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Godbolt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Godbolt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas counters with a nice body kick.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Godbolt off balance momentarily.
Godbolt avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Godbolt's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Godbolt.#T4#
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas thumps Godbolt with a low kick.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godbolt misses the shot to the body.
Thomas tries to work over Godbolt's front leg with a kick but Godbolt checks it.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Godbolt does no damage.
Thomas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Godbolt if he has to take too many more of those.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Derrick Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Godbolt is breathing heavily.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Godbolt takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that 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!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Godbolt swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas moves out of range as Godbolt strikes.
Godbolt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body punch from Thomas. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Godbolt. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godbolt misses with a few strikes there.
Godbolt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Godbolt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thomas sprawls and moves away.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Godbolt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Godbolt throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Godbolt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godbolt ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Godbolt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Godbolt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Derrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
Godbolt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Godbolt works the jab nicely.#T3#
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas.
Thomas throws a body punch but Godbolt moves out of range.
Godbolt feinted with a counter takedown.
Godbolt's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Thomas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Godbolt is out of range.
Godbolt misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas throws a leg kick but Godbolt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thomas delivers a nice body kick.
Godbolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Godbolt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Godbolt. Godbolt gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godbolt throws out the jab.
Godbolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Godbolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Thomas forces Godbolt back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Godbolt moves away from the strike by Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Godbolt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Godbolt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Godbolt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thomas. Godbolt shrugs it off though.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Godbolt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godbolt misses the shot to the body.
Godbolt misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Godbolt misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Godbolt.
A good leg kick by Thomas. #TD#
Godbolt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thomas's half guard.#ES2#
Thomas has one foot on Godbolt's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas cracks Godbolt with a good jab.
Thomas with a hook.
Godbolt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Godbolt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Godbolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godbolt takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Thomas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Godbolt will feel that in the morning.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Godbolt pushes him off.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godbolt.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Godbolt on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Godbolt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas is looking to chop away at Godbolt's legs.
Godbolt throws a right hand that misses
and Godbolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Derrick Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Godbolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godbolt managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas slows down the pace here.
Godbolt tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Godbolt back against the cage.
Thomas crunches a lovely knee into Godbolt's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas gets through Godbolt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Godbolt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Godbolt backwards.
Thomas connects with a knee to the head.
Godbolt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Godbolt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hand to the body from Thomas.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Godbolt backwards. #ROC2#
Godbolt is rocked!
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!
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matthew Godbolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Godbolt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Thomas.
Thomas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thomas gets through Godbolt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas'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.
Godbolt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Godbolt looking for a takedown.
Thomas lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Godbolt to his knees! Thomas keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Thomas!
A very excited looking Derrick Thomas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AD445: Blood, Sweat & Beer
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Godbolt at a distance.
Lord buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lord looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Godbolt as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Lord.
Lord throws a low kick but Godbolt moves out of range easily.
Lord thuds his right hand into Godbolt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Godbolt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lord moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Godbolt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lord can pounce on him.
A big left from Lord misses.
Godbolt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lord's head backwards.
Godbolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
Godbolt doesn't manage to clinch there - Lord circles away.
Godbolt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Lord's corner calls for a 1-2. Lord obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
Lord misses with a jab to the body
and Godbolt counters with a stiff right hand.
Godbolt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lord. That one must have hurt.
Lord misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Godbolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godbolt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lord finds it's way round the side to connect with Godbolt's head.
Godbolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Godbolt.
Lord cracks a nice hook into Godbolt's ribs.
Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord connects with the punch.
Godbolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Godbolt.
Godbolt takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godbolt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Lord misses the shot to the body.
William Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Godbolt at a distance.
Godbolt throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
Lord scores with a leg kick.
Lord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godbolt.
Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Godbolt feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Godbolt moves into the clinch.
Godbolt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Lord manages to break the clinch.
Godbolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Godbolt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Godbolt.
And Lord tries to counter it with a takedown but Godbolt pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Godbolt staying out of range there.
Lord lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Godbolt blocks the body kick.
Godbolt feinted with a counter takedown.
Lord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Godbolt lunges at Lord with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lord's hand.
Lord throws a jab when Godbolt was well out of range.
Lord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Godbolt moves away from the strike by Lord.
Godbolt catches Lord with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lord loads up on a big right hand but Godbolt slips the punch.
Godbolt misses with a hook. Lord ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Godbolt darts in looking for a takedown but Lord gets double underhooks and turns Godbolt into the cage.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lord scores with a nice right hand.
Godbolt lands a really nice looking cross but Lord seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord looks to land a right hand but Godbolt moved out of range.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godbolt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Lord tenderised Godbolt's leg. Godbolt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Godbolt has managed to clinch.
Lord dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Godbolt working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Lord dominated that 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!
#R2#
Godbolt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godbolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Godbolt moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Godbolt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lord did well to prevent Godbolt getting side control.
Godbolt trying to pass the guard but Lord defending well.
Godbolt drops an elbow to the side of Lord's head.
Lord is positioning himself well to prevent Godbolt advancing to mount.
Godbolt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lord is trying to control but can't.
Godbolt winds up and cracks Lord with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lord trying to control but Godbolt postures up. #T1#
Godbolt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Godbolt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Still in half guard, Godbolt seems content to control.
Godbolt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Godbolt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lord tries to roll over but Godbolt keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Godbolt wants to take a breather but Lord is having none of it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lord is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Godbolt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lord wants to improve his position but Godbolt is controlling well.
Lord blocking the ground and pound attempt from Godbolt. #SUB2#
Lord looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Godbolt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lord looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lord is staying active underneath Godbolt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Godbolt wants to advance to full mount but Lord doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Godbolt wants to pass the guard but Lord is keeping the position.
Godbolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lord working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godbolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godbolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Godbolt forces his way into half guard.
Godbolt wants to take a breather but Lord is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lord blocking the ground and pound attempt from Godbolt.
Lord is trying to maintain the position but Godbolt is very close to passing his half guard.
Lord is positioning himself well to prevent Godbolt advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Godbolt slips under a jab from Lord.
Godbolt misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lord misses the body punch
enabling Godbolt to counter with a crisp jab.
Godbolt throws a lazy right hand but Lord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godbolt goes for a double leg but Lord avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lord continues to drive forward.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Godbolt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lord blocking the ground and pound attempt from Godbolt.
Lord is doing well to control the position and prevent Godbolt from advancing to side control.
Lord taking some punishment here, with Godbolt in his half guard.
Godbolt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lord wants to control but Godbolt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord blocking the ground and pound attempt from Godbolt.
Godbolt trying to control from Lord's half guard. Lord has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Godbolt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Lord is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Godbolt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lord wants to sweep here but Godbolt controlling him for the moment.
Lord pulls Godbolt in close to his closed guard and prevents Godbolt from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Lord has his foot on Godbolt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Godbolt works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lord trying to keep a closed guard but Godbolt is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Godbolt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lord's head.
Godbolt tries to clinch but Lord moves away
and Lord counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lord enables Godbolt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lord manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lord wants to control the position but Godbolt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Godbolt is working for a kimura but Lord is defending it quite comfortably.
Godbolt working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Godbolt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lord wants to sweep but Godbolt has passed to side control!
Godbolt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lord is not content to let Godbolt control the position.
Godbolt working the head and body with strikes.
Godbolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lord keeps working.
Lord manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Godbolt thows a huge punch but Lord dodges it nicely.
Godbolt is trying to control the action in half guard but Lord is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Godbolt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Godbolt there.
Godbolt lands with a punch from half guard.
Lord is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lord is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Godbolt is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godbolt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Godbolt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Godbolt 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Godbolt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matthew Godbolt made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: AD432: Army of fighters
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Oppelaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Godbolt.
Jab by Godbolt.
Oppelaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Godbolt pushes Oppelaar up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Oppelaar breaks the clinch.
Oppelaar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
Godbolt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Godbolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dennis Oppelaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oppelaar lands with a nice body punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Godbolt as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oppelaar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oppelaar throws a combination that misses
and Oppelaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Godbolt throws a shot from downtown. Oppelaar moves away and avoids it.
Oppelaar lands a leg kick that knocks Godbolt off balance momentarily.
Oppelaar throws an overhand right that lands on Godbolt's shoulder, as Godbolt tries to avoid the shot.
Godbolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oppelaar.
Godbolt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oppelaar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oppelaar staying out of range there.#T1#
Godbolt cracks Oppelaar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Godbolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oppelaar throws a nice looking combination but Godbolt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oppelaar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oppelaar loads up on a big right hand but Godbolt slips the punch.
Godbolt dodges the punch combination from Oppelaar.
Oppelaar misses with a body shot.
Oppelaar throws a chopping leg kick but Godbolt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Godbolt slips under a jab.
Dennis Oppelaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Godbolt catches Oppelaar right on the button with a cross.
Oppelaar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oppelaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Godbolt's corner calls for a 1-2. Godbolt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Godbolt scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godbolt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oppelaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Oppelaar throws a nice looking combination but Godbolt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oppelaar blocks a jab.
Oppelaar walks into a straight right hand from Godbolt.
Oppelaar falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Godbolt counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Godbolt. Beautiful body shot.
Godbolt walks into a left hand.
Oppelaar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Godbolt counters with a one-two to the body.
Godbolt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oppelaar throws a big shot that misses.
Godbolt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oppelaar needs to keep his hands up - Godbolt had a free shot at his head there.
Godbolt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Oppelaar misses.
Godbolt jabs Oppelaar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Oppelaar misses.
Oppelaar slips a straight right by Godbolt.#T3#
Godbolt cracks a nice hook into Oppelaar's ribs.
Oppelaar throws a right and a left that Godbolt avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Godbolt.
Godbolt scores with a jab to the head.
Oppelaar misses with a few strikes there.
Oppelaar throws out a powerful jab.
Oppelaar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Godbolt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godbolt misses with a straight left. #TD#
Godbolt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godbolt trying to control but Oppelaar is working from the bottom.
Oppelaar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oppelaar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Oppelaar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Oppelaar keeping moving, preventing Godbolt from controlling successfully.
Oppelaar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Godbolt is in close to Oppelaar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Godbolt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oppelaar trying to strike off his back.
Godbolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Oppelaar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godbolt trying to control but Oppelaar is working from the bottom.
Godbolt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oppelaar's guard.
Oppelaar is trying to maintain the position but Godbolt is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Godbolt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Oppelaar throws a combination that misses
and Godbolt counters with a nice body shot.
Godbolt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Oppelaar.
It looked like Godbolt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oppelaar slips a jab from Godbolt.#CL#
Godbolt rushes Oppelaar and presses him up against the cage.
Oppelaar blocking some punches.
Godbolt misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Oppelaar manages to break the clinch.
Godbolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dennis Oppelaar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Godbolt wants to clinch up but Oppelaar keeps it at a distance.
Godbolt slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oppelaar.
Oppelaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Godbolt counters with a straight right hand.
Oppelaar throws a right and a left that Godbolt avoids nicely.
Godbolt avoids the body shot from Oppelaar. #TD#
Godbolt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oppelaar to the ground. Godbolt is now in Oppelaar's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oppelaar throws a couple of heel strikes. #T1#
Godbolt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Godbolt is looking to pass into half guard but Oppelaar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Oppelaar is in guard.#REVB#
Godbolt keeping moving, preventing Oppelaar from controlling successfully.
Godbolt has Oppelaar pulled in close to control his posture.
Oppelaar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oppelaar stopping the sweep attempt from Godbolt.
Godbolt working a defensive guard here.
Oppelaar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Godbolt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Godbolt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oppelaar is one step ahead there.
Oppelaar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oppelaar throwing strikes from guard but Godbolt blocks nicely.
Oppelaar throws a strike but Godbolt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Godbolt prevents Oppelaar from getting back to his feet.
Oppelaar working a defensive guard here.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Oppelaar keeps moving.
Oppelaar wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Oppelaar keeping moving, preventing Godbolt from controlling successfully.
Godbolt won't allow Oppelaar to sweep him here.
Oppelaar striking off his back but it's not causing Godbolt any problems.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Godbolt stands and throws Oppelaar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oppelaar struggling a bit here.
Oppelaar throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Godbolt landing strikes.
Oppelaar tries to improve position but can't.
Godbolt blocks the strikes from Oppelaar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godbolt has control of an arm but Oppelaar manages to advance to Godbolt's back!#T4#
Godbolt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Godbolt tries to get to full guard but Oppelaar has control of the leg.
Godbolt has hold of Oppelaar's hands but Oppelaar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oppelaar is thwarting Godbolt's attempts to control the position.
Oppelaar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oppelaar is keen to just control but Godbolt is a slippery customer.
Oppelaar with the ground and pound but Godbolt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Oppelaar stands up over Godbolt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oppelaar stopping the sweep attempt from Godbolt.
Oppelaar trying to control but Godbolt is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Godbolt is on top in guard. #REVR#
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
#R3#
Oppelaar misses with a series of wild punches.
Oppelaar misses with a right hand
and Godbolt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Godbolt takes one to the side of the head.
Oppelaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oppelaar throws a head kick that misses
enabling Godbolt to counter with a crisp jab.
Oppelaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Godbolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oppelaar takes one to the side of the head.
Oppelaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godbolt.
Oppelaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oppelaar misses with a looping right.
Oppelaar misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Oppelaar misses
and Godbolt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oppelaar walks into a jab.
Oppelaar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Godbolt.
Oppelaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Oppelaar looks to land a left hand but Godbolt moved out of range nicely.
Godbolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Oppelaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Oppelaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Godbolt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oppelaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Godbolt circles away quickly and effectively.
Godbolt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oppelaar blocks a jab.
Oppelaar misses with a combination
and Godbolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godbolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godbolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oppelaar throws an off balance right hand
and Godbolt counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Godbolt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oppelaar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Godbolt keeps control of Oppelaar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oppelaar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Godbolt.
Matthew Godbolt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Godbolt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Oppelaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Godbolt misses the shot to the body.
Oppelaar throws a leg kick but Godbolt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oppelaar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oppelaar punishes Godbolt's body with a nice straight punch.
Oppelaar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Godbolt.
Godbolt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oppelaar.
Godbolt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oppelaar sprawls and moves away.
Godbolt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Godbolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oppelaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Godbolt circles away quickly and effectively.
Godbolt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matthew Godbolt is winning the standup battle so far.
Oppelaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godbolt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oppelaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oppelaar misses with a left hand
and Godbolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oppelaar avoids the body shot from Godbolt.
Godbolt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oppelaar under the eye.
Oppelaar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Godbolt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godbolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oppelaar can do to turn this around?
Godbolt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oppelaar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Godbolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Godbolt misses.
Oppelaar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oppelaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Godbolt counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
That kick from Oppelaar tenderised Godbolt's leg. Godbolt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oppelaar throws a lazy uppercut
and Godbolt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godbolt wants to clinch.
Oppelaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oppelaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dennis Oppelaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Godbolt scores with a body shot.
Oppelaar throws a big shot that misses.
Oppelaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Godbolt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Godbolt.
Oppelaar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Godbolt throws a big counter combination but Oppelaar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Godbolt ducks under a wild hook from Oppelaar.
Oppelaar walks into a stiff left hand from Godbolt.

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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Godbolt!
Matthew Godbolt gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AD425: Cute Poison
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
O Donnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godbolt.
Godbolt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
O Donnell misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - O Donnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Godbolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godbolt shoots in for a double leg but O Donnell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Godbolt lands with an overhand left.
O Donnell works Godbolt's body with a nice hook.
Godbolt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Godbolt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Godbolt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Donnell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Godbolt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Godbolt connects with a right hand. O Donnell shakes it off.
Godbolt fails with the takedown.
Godbolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Donnell.
Godbolt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
O Donnell wants to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Donnell, as that shot connected.
O Donnell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Head Hunter in the buildup to the fight.
Godbolt looks to land a left hand but O Donnell moved out of range nicely.
Godbolt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Donnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Donnell misses with a body shot.
O Donnell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Donnell.#CUT#
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
Myles O Donnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Godbolt shoots in and bounces O Donnell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but O Donnell keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
O Donnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Donnell is looking to stand up but Godbolt isn't so interested in that idea.
O Donnell keeping moving, preventing Godbolt from controlling successfully.
Godbolt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
O Donnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Godbolt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
O Donnell wants to stand but Godbolt is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
O Donnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Godbolt is just out of range.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Donnell, as that shot connected.
A big right from O Donnell misses.
And Godbolt tries to counter it with a takedown but O Donnell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
O Donnell slips a jab from Godbolt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O Donnell, right into the meat.
Godbolt looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donnell is just out of range.
O Donnell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Godbolt manages to circle out of the way.
Myles O Donnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Donnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Myles O Donnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Godbolt.
O Donnell drops his hands momentarily and Godbolt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O Donnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Godbolt.
Godbolt shoots in looking for a takedown but O Donnell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godbolt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Godbolt tries for a takedown but O Donnell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
O Donnell lands a nice shot that snaps Godbolt's head back.
O Donnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Godbolt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Donnell as he jumps to the side.
O Donnell just misses with a punch to the body.
O Donnell looks to throw the jab but Godbolt is out of range.
O Donnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godbolt swats away the attempt to clinch by O Donnell.
Godbolt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Donnell defends it well.
O Donnell throws a sloppy body shot
and O Donnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Donnell throws a head kick that misses.
O Donnell misses with a jab to the body
and Godbolt counters with a nice uppercut.
O Donnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Godbolt off the cage and back into range.
Godbolt dodges the punch combination from O Donnell.
The fighters circling - Godbolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Godbolt throws a shot to the body.
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 Myles O Donnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
O Donnell throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Godbolt! But no joy.
O Donnell missing with a left hand there. Godbolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godbolt keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by O Donnell as he connects with a hook.
Godbolt cracks a nice hook into O Donnell's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Godbolt. Beautiful body shot.
O Donnell slips a straight right by Godbolt.
O Donnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Godbolt misses with a series of wild punches.
O Donnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Donnell throws a sloppy head kick and Godbolt moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donnell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Godbolt.#CL2#
Godbolt closes the distance and clinches.
Godbolt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from O Donnell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Donnell lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Godbolt is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from O Donnell fails to land.
O Donnell leaning against his opponent.
O Donnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Donnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Godbolt misses with the head strike.
O Donnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Donnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Godbolt.
Godbolt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Donnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Godbolt misses with a punch on the inside.
Godbolt takes a shot to the head.
Godbolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godbolt throws a head punch that misses.
O Donnell tries a body shot but Godbolt blocks it.
Godbolt tries to score a body lock takedown but O Donnell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Godbolt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from O Donnell. #T2#
Godbolt tries to stall but O Donnell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
O Donnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godbolt lands a body punch.
Godbolt prevents a body shot from O Donnell.
Godbolt lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Godbolt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
O Donnell misses with an elbow over the top.
Godbolt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Godbolt is looking for a takedown.
Myles O Donnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Godbolt.
Godbolt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but O Donnell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Godbolt effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donnell works on Godbolt's body with a couple of short punches.
Godbolt looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
O Donnell misses with some punches.
O Donnell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
O Donnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Godbolt's defenses.
Godbolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Donnell can't find room to land a body shot as Godbolt controls the action.
O Donnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godbolt wants a takedown.
O Donnell is pushing Godbolt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
O Donnell can't find room to land a body shot as Godbolt controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
O Donnell stalling in the clinch but Godbolt improves position.
Godbolt blocks a body shot from O Donnell.
Godbolt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Donnell tries to throw a body punch but Godbolt avoids it by throwing O Donnell back against the cage.
O Donnell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
O Donnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Godbolt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godbolt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by O Donnell after a bit of a struggle.
O Donnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Godbolt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Godbolt tries to score a body lock takedown but O Donnell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Godbolt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
O Donnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Donnell takes a shot to the head.
Godbolt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godbolt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Donnell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
O Donnell can't find room to land a body shot as Godbolt controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godbolt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godbolt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Donnell tries to throw a body punch but Godbolt avoids it by throwing O Donnell back against the cage.
O Donnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Godbolt wants to take the fight to the mat but O Donnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myles O Donnell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Godbolt moves into the clinch successfully.
Godbolt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godbolt stalling in the clinch but O Donnell improves position.
Godbolt avoids the elbow strike from O Donnell, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Donnell.
O Donnell lands an elbow that stopped Godbolt in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Matthew Godbolt's cut even more.
O Donnell misses with the head strike.
Godbolt trying to stall but O Donnell improves his position.
Godbolt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Donnell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godbolt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt misses with the head strike.
O Donnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from O Donnell.
O Donnell is pressed up against the cage. Godbolt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O Donnell down to the mat. O Donnell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Myles O Donnell is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Godbolt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Myles O Donnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godbolt. #T1#
Nice body punch from O Donnell.
Godbolt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godbolt prevents a body shot from O Donnell.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
O Donnell lands a body shot.
O Donnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godbolt backwards.
Godbolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Donnell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Godbolt takes an elbow to the temple.
Godbolt blocks a body shot from O Donnell.
Godbolt blocks an elbow strike from O Donnell.
Godbolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Godbolt.
Godbolt scores with a nice hook to the head.
O Donnell blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Donnell.
O Donnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Godbolt can do to turn this around?
Godbolt takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Donnell. #T2#
O Donnell scores with a shot to the side of Godbolt's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godbolt misses with some punches.
Godbolt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Godbolt misses with a punch to the body.
O Donnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Godbolt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Donnell misses with a punch to the body.
O Donnell tries to stall but Godbolt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Godbolt lands with a short shot to the head.
O Donnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Godbolt trying to stall but O Donnell improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Godbolt.
Godbolt blocks a body shot from O Donnell.
Godbolt blocking some punches.
O Donnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Godbolt blocks a body shot from O Donnell.
Godbolt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Donnell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O Donnell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
A low kick from O Donnell misses
letting Godbolt counter with a right hand.
O Donnell throws a sloppy body shot
and Godbolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Donnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Donnell tries to clinch up but Godbolt circles away and keeps his distance.
O Donnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Godbolt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Donnell throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
The cut above Matthew Godbolt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Godbolt swings for the body but O Donnell moves out of range.
O Donnell cracks Godbolt with a good jab.#ROC#
Godbolt is rocked!#CL2#
O Donnell tries to keep at a distance but Godbolt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Myles O Donnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Godbolt misses with some punches.
Godbolt misses with the head strike.
Godbolt struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donnell controls his hands.
Matthew Godbolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
O Donnell lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godbolt misses with a punch on the inside.
Godbolt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but O Donnell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Myles O Donnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Godbolt.
Godbolt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Donnell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Godbolt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Godbolt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but O Donnell is defending well.
O Donnell prevents a body shot from Godbolt.
Godbolt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Donnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Donnell blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Myles O Donnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Donnell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myles O Donnell!
Myles O Donnell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: AD417: Likecoholic
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Godbolt misses the jab.
Stoppers misses with a body shot
and Godbolt counters with a straight right hand.
Willy Stoppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Stoppers #TD#
and Godbolt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stoppers won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Stoppers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Stoppers throws a wild body kick that Godbolt sees coming a mile off.
Stoppers throws a sloppy body shot
and Godbolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Godbolt.
Stoppers ducks under a wild hook from Godbolt.
Godbolt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stoppers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Godbolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoppers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Godbolt takes a step back to recover.
Godbolt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Godbolt with a poor takedown
and Stoppers counters with a right hand to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stoppers. #T1#
A jab lands there for Stoppers.
Stoppers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Godbolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Godbolt.
Stoppers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Godbolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Stoppers.
Stoppers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoppers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoppers looks to throw a body kick
letting Godbolt counter with a right hand.
Godbolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoppers.
Godbolt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoppers avoids it really well and circles away.
A slow jab from Godbolt misses its intended target. #T2#
Stoppers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Godbolt shoots and misses
and Stoppers counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Godbolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoppers looks for the body kick but Godbolt saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoppers blocks a jab.
Stoppers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stoppers tries to land a front kick but Godbolt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Godbolt misses its target.
Stoppers punishes Godbolt's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoppers tries to land a front kick but Godbolt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoppers throws a wild body kick that Godbolt sees coming a mile off.
Stoppers throws out a loose jab but Godbolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godbolt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Godbolt misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoppers misses.
Stoppers misses with a wild body shot.
Stoppers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Godbolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Stoppers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Godbolt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Godbolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoppers throws out the jab.
Stoppers throws the kick towards the body but Godbolt avoids it.
Godbolt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoppers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godbolt throws a big counter combination but Stoppers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stoppers just misses with a punch to the body.
Godbolt misses with a takedown attempt - Stoppers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Stoppers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stoppers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Godbolt rather than just go for the knockout.
Godbolt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Godbolt misses.
Godbolt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoppers sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Godbolt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stoppers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Godbolt thinking.
Godbolt is breathing heavily.
Stoppers connects with a body shot.
Stoppers throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Stoppers. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Godbolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoppers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Willy Stoppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Godbolt.
Stoppers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stoppers connects with a nice looking jab.
Stoppers looks to throw the jab but Godbolt is out of range.
Godbolt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Stoppers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stoppers misses with a straight right.
Stoppers misses with a body kick.
Stoppers moves out of range of the strikes.
Godbolt takes a swing at Stoppers's ribcage but misses.
Godbolt throws a hook to the side of Stoppers's head but Stoppers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Godbolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoppers.
Stoppers lands a body shot.
Stoppers thows a body kick. Godbolt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from Godbolt misses.
Godbolt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoppers! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt shoots for a takedown but Stoppers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoppers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoppers throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Godbolt shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoppers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godbolt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Godbolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoppers looks to score with a jab to the body but Godbolt is just out of range.
Godbolt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stoppers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Godbolt counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoppers thuds a left hand into Godbolt's body.
Stoppers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Godbolt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoppers.
Willy Stoppers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoppers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stoppers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Godbolt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoppers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoppers misses the target.
Stoppers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godbolt throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoppers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoppers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Stoppers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoppers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stoppers tries to land a front kick but Godbolt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Godbolt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stoppers. That one must have hurt.
Stoppers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoppers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoppers throws a front kick that sends Godbolt stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stoppers.
Stoppers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoppers swings for the body but Godbolt moves out of range.
Stoppers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Stoppers.
Stoppers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Stoppers thuds his shin into the meat of Godbolt's side.
Stoppers misses with a wild body shot.
Stoppers misses with an uppercut. Godbolt saw that one coming.
Stoppers digs a good body shot into Godbolt's ribs.
Stoppers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stoppers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoppers connects with a nice looking jab.
Godbolt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stoppers lands a nice looking body kick.
Stoppers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoppers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoppers loads up on a big right hand but Godbolt slips the punch.
Godbolt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Stoppers lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godbolt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stoppers punishes Godbolt's body with a nice straight punch.
Godbolt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoppers.
Godbolt tries for a takedown but Stoppers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stoppers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Godbolt under the eye.
Stoppers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stoppers connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoppers. Godbolt does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Godbolt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stoppers is trying to defend but Godbolt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stoppers is trying to stand up here but Godbolt is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Stoppers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Godbolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoppers manages to avoid it.
Godbolt has a takedown stuffed.
Stoppers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoppers cracks Godbolt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoppers as he connects with a hook.
Stoppers throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Stoppers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Godbolt doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoppers misses with a body kick.
Godbolt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoppers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stoppers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Godbolt throws a shot from downtown. Stoppers moves away and avoids it.
Stoppers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoppers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stoppers!
Stoppers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stoppers lands a jab to Godbolt's midsection.
Stoppers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoppers jabs at Godbolt's body.
Stoppers connects with a body shot.
Stoppers throws a body punch but Godbolt moves out of range.
Stoppers throws a body punch but Godbolt moves out of range.
Stoppers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Godbolt avoids the body shot from Stoppers.
Godbolt attempts a counter takedown but Stoppers avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Godbolt misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoppers works Godbolt's body with a nice hook.
Godbolt has a takedown stuffed.
Godbolt fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Godbolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoppers just misses with a punch to the body.
Godbolt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoppers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Godbolt lands a slapping body shot.
Stoppers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoppers staying out of range there.#T3#
Stoppers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godbolt.
Godbolt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoppers.
Godbolt misses with a looping right.
Godbolt avoids the body shot from Stoppers.
Godbolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoppers lands a right hook to the body.
Godbolt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stoppers thuds a left hand into Godbolt's body.
Stoppers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Godbolt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Stoppers scores with a hook to the body. Godbolt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoppers throws a body punch but Godbolt moves out of range.
Godbolt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stoppers as he jumps to the side.
A nice side step and Stoppers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stoppers throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Godbolt counters with a single leg into guard. Stoppers didn't expect that. #ES2#
Stoppers has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Godbolt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Willy Stoppers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Godbolt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoppers. Godbolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Godbolt feinted with a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoppers.
Matthew Godbolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoppers throws a push kick but Godbolt slaps the foot to one side.
Godbolt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Stoppers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stoppers 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Stoppers!
A relieved looking Willy Stoppers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 482
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Talley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Godbolt lands a nice hook to Talley's body. Talley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Talley misses with a shot to the body
letting Godbolt counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Godbolt, as that shot connected.
Talley tries to land a leg kick but Godbolt saw it coming and moves away.
Talley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
No luck for Godbolt with that takedown attempt.
Godbolt shoots in but no luck this time.
Godbolt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Talley misses with a straight right.
Godbolt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Talley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godbolt moves away.
Godbolt is looking to counter punch.
Godbolt misses with a looping left.#T1#
Talley looks to land a right hand but Godbolt moved out of range.
Talley lands a jab to the nose.
Godbolt staying out of range there.
Talley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godbolt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Talley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Godbolt's calf.
Talley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godbolt.
Talley lands with an overhand left.
Talley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Godbolt thuds a left hand into Talley's body.
Talley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godbolt.
Talley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Godbolt.
Godbolt swings for the body but Talley moves out of range.
Godbolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Godbolt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Talley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Godbolt scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godbolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Talley.
Talley misses the jab.
Talley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Godbolt momentarily.
Godbolt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Talley's head backwards.#TD#
Godbolt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Godbolt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Godbolt grinds an elbow into Talley's temple.
The ground and pound from Godbolt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Talley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Talley struggling a bit here.#T3#
Godbolt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Talley down.
Godbolt controlling from side mount.
Talley gets back to half guard.
Talley manages to get to full guard.
Godbolt landing with the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Godbolt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Godbolt has managed to get both his arms back between Talley's legs - danger averted.
Godbolt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Godbolt postures up.
Talley keeping moving, preventing Godbolt from controlling successfully.
Talley is trying to control the position but Godbolt postures up.
Godbolt is fighting to break Talley's control of his arms but Talley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but KJ Talley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Talley looks to score with a jab to the body but Godbolt is just out of range.
Talley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talley misses with a hook. Godbolt ducked under it nicely.
Godbolt checks a low kick from Talley.
Talley swings for the body but Godbolt moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Talley as Godbolt shoots in.
Talley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Godbolt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Godbolt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Godbolt throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Godbolt.
Talley misses with an uppercut
and Godbolt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Talley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talley lands a slapping body shot.
Talley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Godbolt.
Talley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Godbolt. Godbolt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Talley throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Godbolt counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Godbolt.
Godbolt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Talley tries to improve position but can't.
Godbolt working the head and body with strikes.
Matthew Godbolt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Talley is trying to get back to half guard.
Talley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Godbolt is looking to take a break and control but Talley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Godbolt is really struggling to control Talley but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Godbolt working the ground and pound from side control.
Godbolt trying to control the action but Talley is working from the bottom.
Godbolt lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Godbolt scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godbolt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Godbolt working the body and head with strikes.
Talley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Godbolt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Talley is not content to let Godbolt control the position.
You can see the frustration on Talley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Godbolt scoring with punches from side control.
Talley can't do much from the bottom here.
Talley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Godbolt's best efforts.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Godbolt winds up and cracks Talley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Talley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Talley.
Godbolt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godbolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Talley is keeping the position for now.
Talley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Talley keeps moving.
Talley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Talley cracks Godbolt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Talley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talley throws the left hand but Godbolt avoids the punch easily.
Talley misses with a straight right.
Godbolt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Talley throws a leg kick #TD#
and Godbolt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Talley's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Godbolt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Talley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Talley has momentary wrist control but Godbolt slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Godbolt postures up in Talley's guard and throws a big left but Talley blocks it.
Godbolt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Talley's head.#T1#
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Talley keeps moving.
Talley is trying to control the position but Godbolt postures up.
Godbolt looking to pass the guard.
Godbolt throwing strikes from guard but Talley blocks nicely.
Talley working a defensive guard here.
Talley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Godbolt postures up in Talley's guard and throws a big left but Talley blocks it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Godbolt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Godbolt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Talley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Godbolt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Talley keeps moving.
Talley trying to control the position here.
Talley looking to control but Godbolt passes into half guard. #T3#
Talley wants to improve his position but Godbolt is controlling well.
Godbolt trying to control the action but Talley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Talley fails to land with a series of punches.
Talley throws an overhand right that lands on Godbolt's shoulder, as Godbolt tries to avoid the shot.
Godbolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godbolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Talley lunges at Godbolt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Godbolt's hand.
Godbolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Godbolt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Talley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godbolt moves away.#T4#
Talley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godbolt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talley throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Godbolt counters with a single leg into guard. Talley didn't expect that.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Talley keeps moving.
Talley seems keen to control Godbolt's posture.
Godbolt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Godbolt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Talley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godbolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godbolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talley has momentary wrist control but Godbolt slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Godbolt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Godbolt 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Godbolt!
After the big win, Matthew Godbolt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis and Matthew Godbolt. Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Godbolt has chosen Trenches by Pop Evil as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

194 cm
28 yrs
187 lbs

186 cm
36 yrs
202 lbs

Davis

Godbolt

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matthew Godbolt!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Godbolt pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Godbolt.
Davis wants a takedown.
Godbolt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been informed that Godbolt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Godbolt stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Godbolt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Davis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Davis (4) vs (0) Godbolt
Davis wants to control but Godbolt is keeping him busy.
Davis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Godbolt's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Davis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Godbolt has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Davis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Godbolt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davis controls the position from side control.
Davis wants to control but Godbolt is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Davis (6) vs (0) Godbolt

Davis has control of Godbolt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Godbolt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Davis trying to control but Godbolt is having none of it.

Davis is working for a guillotine from mount but Godbolt frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Godbolt is having none of it.
Davis forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Davis (9) vs (0) Godbolt

Davis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Godbolt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Godbolt trying to control the hands but Davis won't let him.

Godbolt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis biding his time, looking for the opening.
Davis not allowing Godbolt to control his hands.
Godbolt tries to escape but Davis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Godbolt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Davis's arms.

Godbolt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Davis gets his way!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeps control of the position as Godbolt tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis wants to control but Godbolt is keeping busy.
Godbolt trying to control the position but Davis manages to sink in the hooks.

Davis is persistently looking for the submission but Godbolt is defending it well.

Godbolt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Davis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Godbolt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Davis is persistently looking for the submission but Godbolt is defending it well.

Davis tightening his grip on Godbolt, looking for the choke.
Godbolt trying to control the hands but Davis won't let him.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control but Godbolt is keeping busy.
Godbolt trying to control the hands but Davis breaks the grip.
Godbolt prevents Davis from getting a body triangle.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Davis controlling the positon.
Godbolt is really stuck here.

Davis looking for the choke from the back.

Davis is persistently looking for the submission but Godbolt is defending it well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt just trying to survive but Davis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Godbolt tries to escape but Davis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Godbolt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Davis.

Godbolt showing good submission defense here.
Godbolt wants to control his opponent's hands but Davis gets his hands free.

Davis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Godbolt is defending well though. Davis let's go of the attempt for now.
Davis controlling well, preventing Godbolt from escaping the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt wants to control his opponent's hands but Davis gets his hands free.
Davis tries to keep control of the position but Godbolt is staying busy.
Godbolt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Godbolt breaks Davis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (9) vs (2) Godbolt
Godbolt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Godbolt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (11) vs (2) Godbolt
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Godbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt is pulling down on Davis's head. It's preventing any offense from Davis, at least for the moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Godbolt looking to control.
Godbolt 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.

Godbolt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Godbolt wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Godbolt is working from the bottom.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Godbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt working a defensive guard but Davis passes into half guard.
Godbolt tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Godbolt is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis trying to control from half guard but Godbolt is working away.
Davis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (14) vs (2) Godbolt
Godbolt tries to hold on but Davis postures up.
Godbolt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Godbolt tries to hold on but Davis postures up.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to take Godbolt's back but he can't do it this time.

Davis goes for an armbar but Godbolt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Godbolt.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (14) vs (4) Godbolt
Davis controls Godbolt momentarily but Godbolt frees himself.
Godbolt content to stall in guard here.
Godbolt trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Godbolt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Godbolt postures up.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davis takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
A very excited looking Ewen Davis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura and Matthew Godbolt. Godbolt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trenches by Pop Evil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

190 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs

186 cm
36 yrs
202 lbs

Kimura

Godbolt

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matthew Godbolt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Godbolt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kimura tries to clinch up but Godbolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Kimura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kimura moves into the clinch.
Godbolt tries for a takedown but Kimura manages to get underhooks.

Godbolt wants the takedown. Kimura is fighting it off but Godbolt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kimura's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Godbolt
Godbolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.

Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Godbolt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godbolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Godbolt trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Godbolt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura looking to control.

Godbolt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Godbolt trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Godbolt
Godbolt managing to control the position.
Godbolt is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Godbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Godbolt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Godbolt keeps moving.
Kimura stands and throws Godbolt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (2) Godbolt

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Kimura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Godbolt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimura but great work by Godbolt.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (5) vs (6) Godbolt
Godbolt is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Godbolt off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (9) vs (6) Godbolt

Godbolt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kimura gets his way!

Kimura looking to break Godbolt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Godbolt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kimura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Godbolt fending off the submission attempt from Kimura.

Kimura is persistently looking for the submission but Godbolt is defending it well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Kimura is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Godbolt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Kimura patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godbolt breaks Kimura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (8) Godbolt

Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Godbolt defends easily.
Godbolt stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Godbolt from controlling successfully.

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

Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godbolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godbolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Godbolt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Godbolt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Godbolt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (9) vs (11) Godbolt

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (9) vs (13) Godbolt
Godbolt looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Godbolt controlling from mount.

Godbolt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kimura has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Godbolt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.

Godbolt has gone for a leg lock! Kimura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Godbolt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (11) vs (13) Godbolt
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Godbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt trying to control the position.

Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Godbolt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Godbolt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Godbolt!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (11) vs (17) Godbolt

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Godbolt postures up.
Kimura tries to improve position but can't.

Godbolt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Godbolt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kimura prevents Godbolt from moving into mount.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.

Godbolt is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Godbolt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (11) vs (20) Godbolt
Godbolt looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Godbolt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Godbolt's body position as best he can.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Godbolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura regains half guard.
Godbolt stalling away here and it's allowed Kimura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Godbolt postures up.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Godbolt drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Godbolt off! Godbolt jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Kimura pulls Godbolt in close to his closed guard and prevents Godbolt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Godbolt trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.

Godbolt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Kimura working for a triangle but Godbolt defends it easily.

Godbolt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (13) vs (20) Godbolt
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Godbolt wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Godbolt wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Godbolt wins on points by 20 to 13.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matthew Godbolt waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CEC 468
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
McHughes connects with a body shot.
McHughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godbolt counters with a nice uppercut.
Godbolt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McHughes doesn't seem bothered though.
Godbolt tries for a takedown but McHughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McHughes throws a low kick but Godbolt moves out of range easily.
Godbolt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Godbolt misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from McHughes misses its intended target.
McHughes throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godbolt avoids the head kick by McHughes.
Godbolt blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Godbolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McHughes! But no joy.#T1#
A nice combination there by McHughes.
McHughes misses with a shot to the body
and Godbolt counters with a stiff right hand.
Godbolt cracks McHughes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McHughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godbolt walks into a stiff left hand from McHughes.
A jab from Godbolt does it's job there.#TD#
Godbolt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McHughes sprawls well initially but Godbolt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godbolt is nestled in close to McHughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Godbolt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McHughes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Godbolt prevents McHughes from improving his position.#ES2#
McHughes pushes Godbolt off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
McHughes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McHughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McHughes swings for the body but Godbolt moves out of range.
McHughes slips under a jab from Godbolt.#TD#
Godbolt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McHughes on his heels. He'll look to pass McHughes's guard now, I'm sure.
McHughes is wriggling around but Godbolt manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Godbolt is trying to work for a kimura but McHughes is defending well.
Godbolt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3##SUB#
Godbolt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McHughes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Godbolt.
Godbolt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Godbolt working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Godbolt.
Godbolt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McHughes trying to control here.
McHughes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Godbolt is looking to take a break and control but McHughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Godbolt is nestled in close to McHughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Godbolt is nestled in close to McHughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Godbolt thows a huge punch but McHughes dodges it nicely.
Godbolt wants to control but McHughes is keeping him busy.
McHughes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Godbolt.
Godbolt is looking to work some ground and pound but McHughes has wrist control.
Godbolt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Godbolt dominated that 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.
#R2#
McHughes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Godbolt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godbolt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McHughes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McHughes wants it to stay on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McHughes.
McHughes throws a leg kick
enabling Godbolt to counter with a crisp jab.
Godbolt ducks under a wild hook from McHughes.
McHughes misses with a body kick.
Godbolt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Godbolt looks to land a right hand but McHughes moved out of range.
Godbolt misses with a straight left.
Godbolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McHughes can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godbolt tries to counter with a takedown but McHughes is quick to defend against it.
Godbolt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McHughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Godbolt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Godbolt lands in his opponent's guard.
Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but McHughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHughes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Godbolt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but McHughes keeps moving.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godbolt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing that Godbolt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Godbolt controlling from the top position.
Godbolt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Godbolt is in close to McHughes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McHughes is adopting a defensive guard.
Godbolt preventing the sweep.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but McHughes keeps moving.
Godbolt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McHughes's head.#T3#
McHughes working a defensive guard but Godbolt passes into half guard.
McHughes wants to get back to full guard.
Godbolt is trying to control. McHughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McHughes has hold of Godbolt's hands but Godbolt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Godbolt trying to control from half guard but McHughes is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Godbolt lands a nice short elbow.
Godbolt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Godbolt slows the pace down in half guard.
McHughes is trying to control but can't. #T4##SUB#
Godbolt is looking for a kimura here.
Godbolt prevents McHughes from improving his position.
Godbolt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matthew Godbolt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Godbolt throwing shots but McHughes is blocking nicely.
Godbolt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Godbolt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
#R3#
McHughes misses with a two punch combination.
McHughes misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Godbolt counters with a shoot takedown. McHughes fights it but they end up in guard.
McHughes is looking to sweep but instead, Godbolt has passed into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Godbolt lands a nice short elbow.
Godbolt lands strikes from half guard.
McHughes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Godbolt.
McHughes trying to hold on to Godbolt's head to control him but Godbolt postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt is nestled in close to McHughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ES2#
McHughes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Godbolt is on him like a limpet, forcing McHughes back against the cage.
Godbolt lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
McHughes wants to get back to striking at distance but Godbolt won't allow it.
Godbolt lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
McHughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Godbolt throws a body punch but McHughes moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McHughes.
Godbolt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Godbolt throws a body punch but McHughes moves out of range.
No joy there for McHughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by McHughes. That's going to slow Godbolt down.
McHughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McHughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Godbolt tries to counter with a takedown but McHughes is quick to defend against it.
Godbolt misses the jab.
McHughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godbolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthew Godbolt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
McHughes walks into a jab.
Godbolt digs a good hook to McHughes's body.
Godbolt scores with a sloppy right hand. McHughes should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from McHughes. Those never looked like landing.
McHughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McHughes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Godbolt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Godbolt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McHughes's guard.
Godbolt trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McHughes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Godbolt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3##SUB2#
McHughes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Godbolt dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Godbolt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nigel McHughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Godbolt being controlled here momentarily.
Godbolt sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Godbolt!
Matthew Godbolt very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CEC 462
Date: Aug 05, 2016

#R1#
Godbolt misses with an uppercut
and Redz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Redz cracks Godbolt with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Redz misses.
Godbolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redz moves away.#TD2#
Godbolt drives through with a takedown into Redz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Godbolt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Redz working for submissions but it's allowed Godbolt to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Godbolt lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Nice strikes from Godbolt there.
Godbolt thows a huge punch but Redz dodges it nicely.
Redz trying to control but Godbolt postures up.
Godbolt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Godbolt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Redz keeping control of the position.
Godbolt is looking to stall here but Redz recovers full guard.
Redz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Godbolt throws a big elbow that misses.
Godbolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Godbolt preventing the sweep.
Godbolt chips away with some ground and pound.
Godbolt landing some decent shots from guard.
Godbolt works over Redz with some ground and pound from guard.
Godbolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Redz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Godbolt lands a couple of elbows.
Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Redz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Godbolt trying to control but Redz is working from the bottom.
Godbolt looking to sit in guard and control but Redz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Godbolt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##SUB2#
Godbolt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Redz stacks Godbolt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Redz!
Redz moves into full mount!
Redz dominating with strikes here.
Redz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Godbolt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redz lands a big shot there that rocks Godbolt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godbolt wants to hold on but Redz pushes him away.
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 Romano Redz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Godbolt ducks under a wild hook from Redz.
Godbolt has his takedown stuffed
and Redz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Godbolt misses with a right hand
and Redz counters with a nice uppercut.
Godbolt shoots in looking for a takedown but Redz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godbolt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Redz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Redz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godbolt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Godbolt.
Godbolt lands with a nice body punch.
Godbolt throws a body punch but Redz moves out of range.
Godbolt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Redz counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew Godbolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD#
Redz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Godbolt to the ground. Redz is now in Godbolt's guard.
Redz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Godbolt can do to turn this around?
Redz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redz looking to pass the guard.
Redz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Godbolt has his foot on Redz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redz works his way back into a safe position though.
Redz 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.
Redz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Godbolt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redz's guard. #REVB#
Redz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Redz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Godbolt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redz.
Redz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Redz is looking for a kimura but Godbolt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Redz to get the leverage.
Godbolt wants to control but Redz is keeping busy.
Godbolt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godbolt is trying to maintain the position but Redz is very close to passing his half guard.
Godbolt taking some punishment here, with Redz in his half guard. #SUB#
Godbolt is defending against the submission attempts here by Redz. #SUB2#
Godbolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redz pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Godbolt taking some punishment here, with Redz in his half guard.
Redz working Godbolt over with strikes.
Redz lands with a punch from half guard.
Redz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Godbolt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Redz wants to control but Godbolt is keeping him busy. #T4#
Godbolt trying to control but Redz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redz lands a nice short elbow.
Godbolt is looking to control Redz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Godbolt avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Godbolt looking for submissions off his back.
Redz trying to control from half guard but Godbolt is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redz is thwarting Godbolt's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romano Redz 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Redz jabs Godbolt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Redz throws a combination that misses
letting Godbolt counter with a right hand.
Godbolt shoots in but Redz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt walks into a stiff left hand from Redz.
Godbolt takes a swing at Redz's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Redz throws a hook but Godbolt avoids it easily.
Godbolt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Godbolt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redz tries to avoid it but Godbolt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redz to the ground. Redz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano Redz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Godbolt.#TD#
Redz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Redz postures up and lands a big shot to Godbolt's brow.
Redz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Godbolt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Redz wants to control from the top but Godbolt keeps moving.
Romano Redz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redz tries to free his leg and advance position but Godbolt is retaining full guard. #T2#
Godbolt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Godbolt working a defensive guard here.
Redz lands a couple of digs.
Godbolt trying to control the position.
Redz distracts Godbolt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Godbolt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redz.
Godbolt doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Godbolt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Redz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Redz is trying to control the position but Godbolt postures up. #SUB#
Redz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Redz has momentary wrist control but Godbolt slips an elbow through the middle.
Godbolt preventing the sweep.
Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Redz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt works over Redz with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Redz keeps moving.
Redz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Redz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Godbolt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redz moves out of range as Godbolt strikes.
Redz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Godbolt takes one to the chin there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Godbolt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Redz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Godbolt is in Redz's guard.#SUB#
Redz working for a triangle but Godbolt defends it easily.
Matthew Godbolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Godbolt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romano Redz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redz 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romano Redz!
Our winner, Romano Redz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 456
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Godbolt.
Sundvison tries to counter by clinching up but Godbolt breaks away and moves out of range.
Godbolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundvison.
Godbolt checks a low kick from Sundvison.
Sundvison ducks under a wild hook from Godbolt.
Sundvison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Godbolt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mats Sundvison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godbolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Godbolt avoids the head kick by Sundvison.
Sundvison throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Godbolt counters with a shoot takedown. Sundvison fights it but they end up in guard.
Godbolt throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Sundvison keeps moving.
Godbolt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sundvison looking to control. #T1#
Godbolt throws a big right hand that misses.
Sundvison managing to control the position.
Godbolt works over Sundvison with some ground and pound from guard.
Godbolt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sundvison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sundvison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Godbolt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sundvison keeping full guard, as Godbolt tries to pass.
Godbolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Godbolt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Sundvison is looking for a triangle but Godbolt pushes his legs off easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sundvison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godbolt misses with a wild body shot.
Godbolt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sundvison circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Godbolt.
Godbolt dives in and grabs Sundvison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sundvison pushes down on Godbolt's head and hops out.
Godbolt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sundvison.
Sundvison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sundvison misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Godbolt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Godbolt being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sundvison controls Godbolt momentarily but Godbolt frees himself. #SUB2#
Godbolt drops back looking for a leg! Sundvison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sundvison manages to kick Godbolt off! Godbolt jumps back into Sundvison's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Godbolt pushes down on Sundvison's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sundvison is looking for a sweep. Godbolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sundvison works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Sundvison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sundvison working a defensive guard here.
Godbolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godbolt with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Godbolt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sundvison throws a lazy uppercut
and Sundvison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sundvison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Godbolt on the side of the head.
Godbolt misses with a hook to the body
and Sundvison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godbolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godbolt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Godbolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundvison moves away.
Sundvison throws a body punch but Godbolt moves out of range.
Sundvison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sundvison tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Sundvison's head coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Godbolt misses with an uppercut
and Sundvison counters with a nice leg kick.
Sundvison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Godbolt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sundvison is fending him off so far but Godbolt persists. Nope, Sundvison circles away and we're back to standing.
Godbolt digs a good body shot into Sundvison's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Sundvison as Godbolt shoots in.
Godbolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Sundvison closes the distance but Godbolt moves to the side
letting Godbolt counter with a right hand.
Godbolt swats away the attempt to clinch by Sundvison.
Godbolt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sundvison misses with a low kick.
And Godbolt tries to counter it with a takedown but Sundvison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Godbolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundvison.
Godbolt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Godbolt fails with the takedown.
Mats Sundvison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Godbolt.
Jab, jab by Sundvison - just one landing.
Sundvison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godbolt with a poor takedown
and Sundvison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godbolt scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Sundvison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Godbolt with the counter takedown but Sundvison avoids it easily.
Sundvison takes one on the button.
Godbolt takes one to the side of the head.
Mats Sundvison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Godbolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godbolt cracks a nice hook into Sundvison's ribs.
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!
A leg kick checked by Godbolt.
Godbolt misses with a hook. Sundvison ducked under it nicely.
Sundvison misses with a hook.
Godbolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sundvison connects with a right hand. Godbolt shakes it off.
Godbolt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Sundvison.
Sundvison lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Sundvison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Godbolt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sundvison defends it well.
Sundvison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godbolt manages to avoid it.
Godbolt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sundvison defends it well.
Sundvison misses with a head kick.
Sundvison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sundvison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Godbolt swings widly with a right hand
and Sundvison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Sundvison.
Sundvison tries to land a front kick but Godbolt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Sundvison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Godbolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sundvison.
Godbolt throws a combination. Sundvison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Godbolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundvison moves away.
Sundvison wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sundvison cracks the inside of Godbolt's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godbolt misses with a wild body shot.
Godbolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sundvison.
Sundvison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sundvison avoids the body shot from Godbolt.
Godbolt cracks Sundvison with an open hand slap.
Godbolt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Godbolt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Godbolt moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Godbolt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sundvison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sundvison throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
Mats Sundvison is winning the standup battle so far.
Godbolt misses with a hook. Sundvison ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Sundvison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Godbolt checks a leg kick.
Godbolt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sundvison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sundvison scores with a shot to the body.
Sundvison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sundvison wants it to stay on the feet.
Good work by Godbolt as he checks the leg kick.
Sundvison throws a hook but Godbolt avoids it easily.
Sundvison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Godbolt checks it well.
Sundvison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sundvison throws the kick towards the body but Godbolt avoids it.
Godbolt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sundvison with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundvison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sundvison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godbolt manages to avoid it.
Sundvison connects with a jab.
Godbolt throws a looping overhand right but Sundvison ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Godbolt. Those never looked like landing.
Sundvison thows a leg kick but Godbolt checks it
and Godbolt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godbolt digs a good body shot into Sundvison's ribs.
Sundvison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Sundvison.
Sundvison looks to throw the jab but Godbolt is out of range.
Godbolt takes a swing at Sundvison's ribcage but misses.
Godbolt shoots in for a takedown but Sundvison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Godbolt lands a head shot.
Sundvison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godbolt moves away.
Godbolt avoids the body shot from Sundvison.
Sundvison misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Sundvison throws a poor cross that misses
and Godbolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godbolt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sundvison feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Godbolt's calf.
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!
Sundvison throws a low kick but Godbolt moves out of range easily.
Godbolt fails with the takedown#CL#
and Sundvison moves into the clinch.
Mats Sundvison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Godbolt.
Sundvison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godbolt's elbow.
Sundvison misses with a body punch.
Godbolt lands with a right to the head.
Sundvison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sundvison swings wildly with an uppercut but Godbolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundvison throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Sundvison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godbolt.
Godbolt blocking some punches.
Sundvison lands a hook that snaps the head of Godbolt backwards.
Sundvison working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Godbolt is looking for a takedown.
Sundvison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sundvison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godbolt wants a takedown but no success here.
Sundvison scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sundvison.
Sundvison lands with a right to the head.
Godbolt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godbolt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Godbolt manages to break the clinch.
Godbolt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sundvison dips to his left and cracks Godbolt with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sundvison throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Godbolt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sundvison is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Godbolt dives into side control. #REVR#
Sundvison manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matthew Godbolt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Godbolt throwing shots but Sundvison is blocking nicely.
Godbolt is trying to control the action in half guard but Sundvison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Sundvison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sundvison 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MFN 316: Makinwa vs. Kai
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
Miller lands with a hook. Godbolt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
Godbolt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Godbolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller. #TD#
Godbolt looking to score a takedown here. Miller is defending well but Godbolt drives through and ends up in Miller's guard.
Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is pulling down on Godbolt's head. It's preventing any offense from Godbolt, at least for the moment.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Godbolt from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Godbolt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Godbolt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller throws a head kick that misses
and Godbolt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godbolt scores with a jab to the head.
Miller lands a head kick!
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Godbolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Godbolt shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Godbolt cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godbolt.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller lands a body shot.
Dax Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Godbolt misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Godbolt on that attempt.
Miller tries to clinch but Godbolt moves out of range.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Godbolt slips a straight right by Miller.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Godbolt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Godbolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godbolt.#TD#
Godbolt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Miller is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Godbolt presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Godbolt's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Godbolt blocking some punches.
Godbolt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miller after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Godbolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godbolt avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Godbolt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Godbolt.
Godbolt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Godbolt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miller is defending well.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Godbolt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dax Miller will probably get the nod.
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!
#R2#
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller is looking to slow Godbolt down with leg kicks. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miller enables Godbolt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miller manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Godbolt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet. #T1#
Godbolt is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Godbolt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Godbolt in his half guard.
Godbolt is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Godbolt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Godbolt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Godbolt's back!
Godbolt turns into Miller and is now in his guard.
Godbolt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godbolt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt throws a big right hand that misses.
Godbolt looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Godbolt is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Miller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Godbolt trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Godbolt stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Godbolt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Godbolt throws a strike aimed at the side of Miller's head but Miller avoids it well.
Godbolt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Miller parries the strikes from Godbolt easily there. Godbolt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Miller to escape.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Godbolt with the ground and pound but Miller regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Miller tries to roll over but Godbolt keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godbolt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Godbolt throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
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 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!
#R3#
Godbolt fails with the takedown.
Godbolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godbolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
A big right from Miller misses.
Godbolt throws a big counter combination but Miller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Godbolt feinted with a counter takedown.
Godbolt shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Godbolt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Godbolt counters with a right hand to the body.
Godbolt connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.#T1#
Godbolt drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller thuds a left hand into Godbolt's body.
Godbolt lands a jab to the head.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Godbolt is just out of range.#CL2#
Miller rushes Godbolt and presses him up against the cage.
Godbolt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Godbolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Godbolt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Godbolt misses the target.
Dax Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godbolt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Godbolt shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godbolt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Godbolt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller tries to clinch but Godbolt moves out of range.
Godbolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.#T2#
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Godbolt.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Godbolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Godbolt ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Godbolt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Miller pushes Godbolt up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Godbolt avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Godbolt stalls.
Godbolt avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Godbolt avoids it.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Godbolt avoids the damage to the body.
Godbolt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Godbolt misses with some punches. #T3#
Miller tries to work over Godbolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Godbolt taking a breather.
Miller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Godbolt blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Godbolt breaks from the clinch.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Godbolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Godbolt gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller wants to control but Godbolt postures up.
Godbolt misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Godbolt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Matthew Godbolt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Miller is not content to let Godbolt control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Miller!
After the big win, Dax Miller made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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