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QFC Tournament 216 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Rudnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Nickoson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emil Rudnov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudnov shoots in for a takedown but Nickoson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rudnov tries for a takedown but Nickoson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nickoson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nickoson leaves Rudnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brock Nickoson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Rudnov.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rudnov as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Nickoson with that takedown attempt.
Rudnov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nickoson pinned against the cage. Nickoson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rudnov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rudnov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson pushes Rudnov off and gets back to his feet.
Rudnov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nickoson wriggles free and stands up.
Rudnov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rudnov looks winded!
Rudnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nickoson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nickoson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rudnov is looking for a takedown.
Nickoson jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickoson pulls Rudnov in to control the position.
Rudnov wanted to stand there but Nickoson had control of the position.
Nickoson pulls Rudnov in to control the position.
Nickoson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nickoson controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson unloads with some shots from mount but Rudnov bucks and avoids them well.
Rudnov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nickoson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson misses with a head shot.
Rudnov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nickoson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rudnov tries to lock up and control but Nickoson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickoson content just to control the position here.
Nickoson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rudnov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
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 Brock Nickoson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rudnov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nickoson pinned against the cage. Nickoson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nickoson pushes Rudnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nickoson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nickoson avoiding damage.
Rudnov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rudnov has Nickoson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nickoson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rudnov is trying to drag Nickoson to the mat but Nickoson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brock Nickoson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Rudnov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudnov prevents the takedown attempt.
Nickoson tries to break free but Rudnov pushes him back against the cage.
Nickoson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nickoson prevents the takedown attempt.
Nickoson misses with a knee strike.
Nickoson looking to throw knees to the head but Rudnov is blocking nicely.
Nickoson is looking for a takedown.
Nickoson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rudnov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rudnov stuffs the takedown attempt from Nickoson. Nickoson gets slowly back to his feet.
Brock Nickoson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Rudnov as Nickoson shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rudnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nickoson's waist but Nickoson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rudnov off to one side.
Rudnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickoson tries to avoid it but Rudnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickoson to the ground. Nickoson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rudnov shoots in for a takedown but Nickoson shows good takedown defense.
Nickoson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rudnov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nickoson somewhat.
Nickoson moves into range and clinches up with Rudnov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson lands with a light punch inside.
Nickoson has Rudnov pressed against the cage.
Nickoson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rudnov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nickoson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nickoson tries to pull guard but Rudnov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nickoson is trying to pull guard but Rudnov has him pressed against the cage.
Nickoson is trying to break the clinch but Rudnov has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson is trying to force a seperation but Rudnov has the dominant position.
Rudnov keeps control of Nickoson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nickoson tries to stall but Rudnov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nickoson looking to throw knees to the head but Rudnov is blocking nicely.
Rudnov manages to break the clinch.
Nickoson tries to clinch but Rudnov moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rudnov is defended easily by Nickoson.
Rudnov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Nickoson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nickoson!
Nickoson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rudnov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickoson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickoson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickoson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudnov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudnov scores with a spinning back kick!
Nickoson looking to score a takedown here. Rudnov is defending well but Nickoson drives through and ends up in Rudnov's guard.
Rudnov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickoson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nickoson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rudnov has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudnov 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.
Nickoson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rudnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rudnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rudnov pushes a forearm under Nickoson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nickoson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emil Rudnov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winnie Poo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winnie Poo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carlton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poo, pushing him back against the cage.
Carlton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carlton lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carlton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Carlton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Poo's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carlton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Poo's guard.
Carlton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carlton winds up and cracks Poo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carlton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carlton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Carlton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Poo wants to get back to his feet.
Carlton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Poo hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bart Carlton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Poo throws a looping overhand right but Carlton ducks down to avoid it.
Poo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carlton circles away quickly and effectively.
Poo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carlton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Poo looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlton controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlton postures up and lands a big shot to Poo's brow.
Carlton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carlton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carlton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Poo for as long as he can get away with.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carlton passes Poo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlton controlling the action here.
Carlton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carlton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carlton working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Poo looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Carlton! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bart Carlton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Iliescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaike Tristan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Iliescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaike Tristan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Iliescu keeps control of Tristan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tristan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Iliescu gets through Tristan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tristan tries to pull guard but Iliescu holds him up against the cage and eventually Tristan drops back down to his feet.
Iliescu lands a body shot.
Iliescu breaks from the clinch.
Iliescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iliescu is looking to clinch.
Iliescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tristan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Iliescu is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tristan tries to pass to full mount but Iliescu defends it.
Tristan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Iliescu to stand up.
Iliescu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iliescu shoots for a double leg takedown but Tristan sprawls well. He's pushed Iliescu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iliescu blocks a head kick by Tristan.
Iliescu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tristan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iliescu throws a head kick that misses.
Tristan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tristan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iliescu pinned against the cage. Iliescu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tristan tries to close the distance and clinch but Iliescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Iliescu fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Iliescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Iliescu enables Tristan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Iliescu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Iliescu being controlled here, momentarily.
Tristan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Tristan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iliescu trying to keep a closed guard but Tristan is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tristan is pushing down on Iliescu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Iliescu is fighting to maintain full guard but Tristan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tristan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tristan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Iliescu is breathing heavily.
Iliescu looks for a takedown but Tristan sprawls well.
Tristan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Iliescu is trying to defend but Tristan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tristan works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iliescu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tristan with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tristan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Iliescu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tristan on the ground.
Iliescu tries to lock up and control but Tristan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaike Tristan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tristan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iliescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tristan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iliescu closes the distance and clinches.
Tristan tries to break the clinch but Iliescu is controlling the position.
Tristan can't get the takedown.
Tristan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iliescu's elbow.
Tristan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tristan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Iliescu walks away with a smile on his face. Tristan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roberto Iliescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tristan fails with the takedown.
Roberto Iliescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaike Tristan.
Tristan is looking to clinch but Iliescu is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tristan blocks a head kick by Iliescu.
Tristan stuffs the takedown attempt from Iliescu. Iliescu gets slowly back to his feet.
Iliescu clinches up with Tristan and pushes him back against the cage.
Tristan fails to pull guard.
Iliescu tries to pull guard but Tristan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Iliescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iliescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tristan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iliescu is fending him off so far but Tristan persists. Nope, Iliescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Tristan tries to clinch there but Iliescu circles away.
Tristan fails with a takedown attempt.
Iliescu tries to clinch there but Tristan circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iliescu misses with a few strikes there.
Tristan swats away the attempt to clinch by Iliescu.
Iliescu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Tristan misses.
Tristan shoots for a double leg takedown but Iliescu sprawls well. He's pushed Tristan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iliescu pushes Tristan up against the cage in a clinch.
Iliescu taking a breather.
Iliescu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tristan tries to pull guard but Iliescu holds him up against the cage and eventually Tristan drops back down to his feet.
Iliescu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tristan is trying to keep an underhook but Iliescu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Iliescu wants to stand but Tristan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tristan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tristan.
Tristan has control of Iliescu's left arm, preventing Iliescu from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Tristan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tristan trying to keep a closed guard but Iliescu is proving a slippery customer.
Tristan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tristan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tristan winds up and cracks Iliescu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tristan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaike Tristan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Iliescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tristan, pushing him back against the cage.
Iliescu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tristan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iliescu is trying to keep Tristan in close.
Iliescu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tristan is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tristan passes Iliescu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tristan uses his free foot to push down on Iliescu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Iliescu.
Tristan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tristan gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tristan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iliescu defends it nicely.
Tristan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tristan showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tristan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Iliescu!
Tristan with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Iliescu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tristan lands a big elbow.
Kaike Tristan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tristan is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Tristan extends the arm and Iliescu is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaike Tristan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rowdy Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rowdy Nickoson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickoson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Nickoson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickoson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Nickoson sprawls well.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickoson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson tries to bum rush Nickoson with a series of wild strikes but Nickoson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Nickoson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickoson looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Nickoson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Nickoson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Nickoson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson forces his way into half guard.
Nickoson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nickoson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Nickoson is controlling him
Johnson has a hand on Nickoson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nickoson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickoson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Nickoson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickoson trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Nickoson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nickoson has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nickoson looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickoson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead Nickoson has taken his back!
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nickoson's arms.
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nickoson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickoson wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickoson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowdy Nickoson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nickoson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Nickoson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nickoson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nickoson.
Nickoson pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickoson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick from Nickoson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickoson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowdy Nickoson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson stalks Nickoson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nickoson's face. Nickoson staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Nickoson tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nickoson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nickoson tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Nickoson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nickoson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rowdy Nickoson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Nickoson avoids it well.
Bruce Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickoson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Nickoson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Nickoson avoids it well.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nickoson.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Nickoson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Nickoson tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nickoson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nickoson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Nickoson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Nickoson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nickoson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nickoson is controlling him well.
Nickoson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Nickoson controls from the top position.
Nickoson gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Nickoson raining down hammerfists from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Nickoson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowdy Nickoson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nickoson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickoson moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nickoson breaks the clinch.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Nickoson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nickoson pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nickoson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nickoson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nickoson works his way into side control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Nickoson drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nickoson tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Nickoson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rowdy Nickoson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nickoson scoring with punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nickoson is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson stops Nickoson from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickoson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnson has a hand on Nickoson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nickoson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nickoson lands with some strikes.
Nickoson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnson has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Nickoson.
Nickoson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Johnson could be in trouble here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson holding both Nickoson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Nickoson lands strikes to the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nickoson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruce Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowdy Nickoson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickoson, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Rowdy Nickoson!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Rowdy Nickoson!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Rowdy Nickoson!
Rowdy Nickoson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max McCarlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Nickoson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max McCarlson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarlson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCarlson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickoson looks for a takedown but McCarlson sprawls well.
Nickoson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nickoson shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarlson sprawls well. He's pushed Nickoson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nickoson throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCarlson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nickoson pinned against the cage. Nickoson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCarlson shoots in but Nickoson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jason Nickoson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max McCarlson.
Nickoson moves in looking to clinch but McCarlson pushes him off.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCarlson sprawls well. McCarlson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nickoson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickoson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarlson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCarlson checks a low kick from Nickoson.
McCarlson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nickoson is trying to pull guard but McCarlson has him pressed against the cage.
McCarlson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McCarlson chips away with some ground and pound.
McCarlson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nickoson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nickoson is breathing heavily.
McCarlson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if McCarlson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCarlson uses his free foot to push down on Nickoson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nickoson.
McCarlson looking to isolate an arm here. Nickoson doesn't see it coming and as McCarlson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by McCarlson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max McCarlson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zues Gods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitchell Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zues Gods!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller closes the distance and pushes Gods back into the cage.
Gods is trying to break free.
Gods wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Gods tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller successfully pulls guard.
Miller is trying to control the position but Gods postures up.
Gods trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gods wants to stand but Miller is controlling his posture from full guard.
Miller 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.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gods scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Gods from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller working a defensive guard but Gods manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gods wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller is trying to work for a sweep but Gods has mounted him!
Gods can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gods jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Miller manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Miller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miller is trying to control Gods's posture but Gods avoids it.
Gods working the head and body with strikes.
Miller is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller is being controlled here.
Gods lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Miller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gods has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gods is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Miller is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zues Gods!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitinho A Maquina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ennis Goldtwithe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitinho A Maquina !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ennis Goldtwithe!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldtwithe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A Maquina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goldtwithe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A Maquina takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut there from Goldtwithe.
Goldtwithe punishes A Maquina 's body with a nice straight punch.
A Maquina misses with a takedown attempt
and Goldtwithe counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goldtwithe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldtwithe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Goldtwithe is putting a hurting on A Maquina here, landing some big shots from side control.
Goldtwithe tries to move into full mount but can't pass A Maquina 's legs.
Goldtwithe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Goldtwithe working the ground and pound.
Goldtwithe wants to lay and pray for a moment but A Maquina keeps working.
Goldtwithe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Maquina regains half guard.
A Maquina is looking for a sweep. Goldtwithe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A Maquina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldtwithe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldtwithe thows a huge punch but A Maquina dodges it nicely.
A Maquina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldtwithe.
Goldtwithe thows a huge punch but A Maquina dodges it nicely.
Goldtwithe wants to free his trapped foot but A Maquina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
A Maquina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldtwithe is working away from the top position though.
A Maquina is breathing heavily.
Goldtwithe is trying to control the action in half guard but A Maquina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goldtwithe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldtwithe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. A Maquina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goldtwithe throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldtwithe won't allow A Maquina to get back to his feet.
Goldtwithe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldtwithe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldtwithe working some strikes from top position.
Goldtwithe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldtwithe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A Maquina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldtwithe working some strikes from top position.
Goldtwithe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goldtwithe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Maquina keeping full guard, as Goldtwithe tries to pass.
Goldtwithe works over A Maquina with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldtwithe preventing the sweep.
Goldtwithe got a little sloppy there for a moment and A Maquina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldtwithe has managed to get both his arms back between A Maquina 's legs - danger averted.
Goldtwithe scoring with some ground and pound.
Goldtwithe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldtwithe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldtwithe working some strikes from top position.
A Maquina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldtwithe is one step ahead there.
Goldtwithe landing some decent shots from guard.
A Maquina keeping full guard, as Goldtwithe tries to pass.
A Maquina wants to stand up but Goldtwithe is controlling him.
Goldtwithe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goldtwithe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldtwithe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldtwithe is looking to work some ground and pound but A Maquina has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ennis Goldtwithe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goldtwithe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goldtwithe scores with a hook to the body. A Maquina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A Maquina rushes Goldtwithe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A Maquina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldtwithe tests A Maquina 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goldtwithe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A Maquina tries for a takedown but Goldtwithe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goldtwithe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. A Maquina tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goldtwithe is in A Maquina 's guard.
Goldtwithe got a little sloppy there for a moment and A Maquina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldtwithe has managed to get both his arms back between A Maquina 's legs - danger averted.
A Maquina will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goldtwithe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldtwithe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldtwithe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goldtwithe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goldtwithe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A Maquina is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A Maquina is looking for a triangle but Goldtwithe pushes his legs off easily.
Goldtwithe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goldtwithe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. A Maquina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goldtwithe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goldtwithe wants to control from the top but A Maquina keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Maquina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goldtwithe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldtwithe is looking to work some ground and pound but A Maquina has wrist control.
A Maquina tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Goldtwithe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. A Maquina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A Maquina looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldtwithe preventing the sweep.
Goldtwithe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A Maquina keeping full guard, as Goldtwithe tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldtwithe throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldtwithe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. A Maquina is keeping the position for now.
Goldtwithe works over A Maquina with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldtwithe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of A Maquina 's head.
Goldtwithe trying to control but A Maquina is working from the bottom.
Goldtwithe stands up over A Maquina , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldtwithe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goldtwithe wants to stand but A Maquina has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goldtwithe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Maquina keeping moving, preventing Goldtwithe from controlling successfully.
Goldtwithe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of A Maquina 's head.
A Maquina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A Maquina trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Goldtwithe looking to pass the guard.
A Maquina trying to keep a closed guard but Goldtwithe is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A Maquina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A Maquina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldtwithe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldtwithe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ennis Goldtwithe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Goldtwithe lunges at A Maquina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by A Maquina 's hand.
Goldtwithe shoots in and bounces A Maquina off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goldtwithe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A Maquina trying to keep a closed guard but Goldtwithe is proving a slippery customer.
Goldtwithe stands up over A Maquina , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A Maquina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goldtwithe manages to get himself to full guard.
Ennis Goldtwithe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A Maquina trying to control but Goldtwithe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldtwithe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vitinho A Maquina has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A Maquina takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A Maquina throws a head kick but Goldtwithe moves out of range.
Ennis Goldtwithe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldtwithe connects with a body shot that sends A Maquina 's belly button to the back.
A Maquina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from A Maquina .
Goldtwithe lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Goldtwithe. That snapped A Maquina 's head back.
A Maquina shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goldtwithe as he avoids it easily.
A Maquina on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goldtwithe throws a good cross that connects.
Goldtwithe works over A Maquina 's head and body with a nice combination.
A Maquina throws a body punch but Goldtwithe moves out of range.
Goldtwithe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits A Maquina s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Goldtwithe. Beautiful body shot.
Goldtwithe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A Maquina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldtwithe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goldtwithe wants to pass the guard but A Maquina is keeping the position.
Goldtwithe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldtwithe tries to free his leg and advance position but A Maquina is retaining full guard.
A Maquina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldtwithe's guard.
A Maquina trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldtwithe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vitinho A Maquina wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Decent striking displayed by Goldtwithe there.
A Maquina takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A Maquina misses with a takedown attempt
and Goldtwithe counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitinho A Maquina . That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldtwithe gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A Maquina is pushing Goldtwithe's head away, looking to escape. Goldtwithe manages to hold on to the position though.
Vitinho A Maquina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldtwithe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ennis Goldtwithe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goldtwithe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Ennis Goldtwithe!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Ennis Goldtwithe!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ennis Goldtwithe!
Ennis Goldtwithe wins by unanimous decision!
Ennis Goldtwithe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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