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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Nieds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ellsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd Nieds had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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240 lbs
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261 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Nieds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Ellsworth!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Ellsworth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nieds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellsworth dodges the punch combination from Nieds.
Nieds with a nice cross.
Ellsworth looks for the body kick but Nieds saw that one coming.
Nieds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ellsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nieds misses with a series of wild punches.
Ellsworth throws a jab when Nieds was well out of range.
Nieds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellsworth.
Ellsworth shoots in for a takedown but Nieds shows good takedown defense.
Nieds tries to bum rush Ellsworth with a series of wild strikes but Ellsworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellsworth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nieds misses with a two punch combination.
Ellsworth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nieds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nieds regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellsworth wants to free his trapped foot but Nieds is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsworth thows a huge punch but Nieds dodges it nicely.
Nieds trying to control from the bottom.
Ellsworth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieds wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ellsworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nieds's head.
Ellsworth trying to control the action but Nieds is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nieds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ellsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nieds slaps away a takedown attempt from Ellsworth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Todd Nieds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Ellsworth.
Nieds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Ellsworth finds it's way through Nieds's defenses.
Nieds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ellsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Nieds moves out of range easily.
Nieds lands a head shot.
Ellsworth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ellsworth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ellsworth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ellsworth working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieds tries to hold on but Ellsworth postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ellsworth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ellsworth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nieds?
Ellsworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nieds regains half guard.
Ellsworth wants to pass the guard but Nieds is defending well.
Ellsworth throwing shots but Nieds is blocking nicely.
Ellsworth is trying to work for a kimura but Nieds is defending well.
Ellsworth is looking to advance position but Nieds won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieds is trying to stand.
Nieds is not content to let Ellsworth control the position.
Ellsworth is thwarting Nieds's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nieds checks a low kick from Ellsworth.
Nieds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ellsworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Nieds has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ellsworth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ellsworth shoots in for a takedown but Nieds shows good takedown defense.
Ellsworth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nieds moves out of range of the body kick.
Nieds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nieds throws a right and a left that Ellsworth avoids nicely.
Nieds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan Ellsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellsworth 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.
Nieds kicks Ellsworth off and gets to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ellsworth.
Todd Nieds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellsworth looks for a takedown but Nieds sprawls well.
Nieds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nieds misses with a two punch combination.
Ellsworth lands a jab to Nieds's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nieds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsworth misses with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Nieds misses.
Nieds gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ellsworth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nieds keeping moving, preventing Ellsworth from controlling successfully.
Ellsworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nieds is looking to stand up but Ellsworth isn't so interested in that idea.
Nieds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ellsworth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nieds trying to control the position.
Ellsworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nieds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellsworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ellsworth working some strikes from top position.
Nieds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ellsworth wants to control from the top but Nieds keeps moving.
Nieds keeping full guard, as Ellsworth tries to pass.
Nieds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellsworth.
Ellsworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nieds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ellsworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieds is looking to stand up but Ellsworth isn't so interested in that idea.
Ellsworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Nieds is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ellsworth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ellsworth throws a strike but Nieds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nieds wants to pass the guard but Ellsworth is keeping the position.
Ellsworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nieds is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieds wants to control from the top but Ellsworth keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ellsworth holds on and takes a little breather.
Ellsworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ellsworth, not yet.
Ellsworth pulls Nieds in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ellsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nieds throws a series of punches but Ellsworth moves out of range.
Ellsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellsworth looks for a takedown but Nieds sprawls well.
Nieds leaves Ellsworth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nieds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellsworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nieds moves out of range as Ellsworth throws a body kick.
No joy there for Nieds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ellsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nieds.
Ellsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nieds throws a series of punches but Ellsworth avoids them all with ease.
Ellsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ellsworth throws a head kick but Nieds moves out of range.
Nieds fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsworth slips a jab and a cross from Nieds.
Ellsworth moves away from the strike by Nieds.
Ellsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd Nieds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nieds moves out of range as Ellsworth throws a body kick.
Nieds fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Ellsworth.
Nieds moves out of range as Ellsworth strikes.
Some wild striking there from Nieds.
Ellsworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nieds's waist but Nieds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ellsworth off to one side.
Todd Nieds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Ellsworth.
Nieds throws a body punch but Ellsworth moves out of range.
Todd Nieds is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellsworth throws the kick towards the body but Nieds avoids it.
Ellsworth throws a push kick but Nieds slaps the foot to one side.
Nieds just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellsworth misses with a takedown attempt - Nieds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ellsworth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nieds to the mat! Nieds manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellsworth is one step ahead there.
Ellsworth wants to pass the guard but Nieds is keeping the position.
Nieds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellsworth is one step ahead there.
Ellsworth throwing strikes but missing.
Nieds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellsworth.
Nieds 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellsworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ellsworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ellsworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nieds's waist but Nieds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ellsworth off to one side.
Ellsworth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nieds blocks the body kick.
Nieds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ellsworth scores a takedown into full mount!
Ellsworth throwing strikes here but Nieds is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ellsworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellsworth cracks Nieds with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ryan Ellsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nieds regains half guard.
Nieds is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellsworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nieds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ellsworth stalling.
Ellsworth thows a huge punch but Nieds dodges it nicely.
Todd Nieds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Ellsworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ellsworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nieds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nieds is trying to control but can't.
Ellsworth controlling the action here.
Ellsworth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Todd Nieds.
I think Ellsworth 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Ellsworth!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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