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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between ron ehntholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ron ehntholt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Tucker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, ron ehntholt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Tucker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tucker showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tucker is trying to control the action in half guard but ehntholt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
ehntholt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tucker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tucker blocks the strikes from ehntholt.
ehntholt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for ehntholt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ehntholt wants to stand but Tucker is controlling the position.
ehntholt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tucker manages to get himself to full guard.
ehntholt looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ehntholt drops back looking for a leg! Tucker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tucker manages to kick ehntholt off! ehntholt jumps back into Tucker's guard.
ehntholt stands up and waves to Tucker to follow him.
ehntholt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tucker's guard.
Tucker is trying to control the position but ehntholt postures up.
ehntholt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tucker is proving hard to escape from.
Tucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
ehntholt stands up from Tucker's guard - ehntholt perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ehntholt tries for a takedown but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tucker tries for a takedown but ehntholt circles away easily
and ehntholt counters with a single leg into guard. Tucker didn't expect that.
Tucker has momentary wrist control but ehntholt slips an elbow through the middle.
Tucker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
ehntholt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tucker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
You get the feeling that ehntholt really doesn't like being in this position too much.
ehntholt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ehntholt is working to get back to half guard.
ehntholt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
ehntholt wants to hold on but Tucker pushes him away.
Tucker wants to control the pace but ehntholt is squirming around nicely.
Tucker avoids the attempt from ehntholt to control.
ehntholt wants to get back to his feet.
ehntholt is squirming around, avoiding Tucker's attempts to control the action.
ehntholt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
ehntholt is squirming around, avoiding Tucker's attempts to control the action.
Tucker 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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
ehntholt tries to hold on but Tucker pushes him away.
ehntholt is trying to escape the mount.
Tucker controlling the pace for now.
ehntholt can't escape the position.
Tucker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
ehntholt is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ron ehntholt 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.
Tucker shoots and misses
and ehntholt counters with a single leg into guard. Tucker didn't expect that.
ehntholt wants to stand but Tucker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
ehntholt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tucker tries to bench press ehntholt off him but ehntholt keeps the position.
ehntholt stands up and beckons Tucker to his feet.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
ron ehntholt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ehntholt clinches up with Tucker and pushes him back against the cage.
ehntholt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ehntholt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ehntholt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and ehntholt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tucker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tucker can't keep his opponent in guard - ehntholt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ehntholt lands a nice short elbow.
ehntholt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
ehntholt is looking for a kimura but Tucker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for ehntholt to get the leverage.
ehntholt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tucker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time ehntholt.
ehntholt is pressing down on Tucker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tucker is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
ehntholt wants to stand up but Tucker has a hold of him and won't allow it.
ron ehntholt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ehntholt lands with a punch from half guard.
ehntholt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tucker trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ehntholt moves into the clinch.
Tucker tries to pull guard but ehntholt won't allow it.
ehntholt scores with a knee to the head.
ehntholt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tucker preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ehntholt has his foot on Tucker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker works his way back into a safe position though.
ehntholt is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tucker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tucker taking a breather here.
Tucker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, ehntholt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tucker but great work by ehntholt.
Tucker is trying to control ehntholt's posture but ehntholt avoids it.
ehntholt stands up and beckons Tucker to his feet.
Tucker misses with a takedown
and ehntholt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
ron ehntholt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Tucker.
ehntholt is looking to clinch but Tucker is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ehntholt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ehntholt jumps guard.
Tucker won't allow ehntholt to get back to his feet.
ehntholt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tucker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tucker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
ehntholt wants to stand and escape but Tucker is having none of it.
ehntholt working for a triangle but Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ehntholt looking for a sweep. Not yet ehntholt, not yet.
ehntholt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
ehntholt keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ron ehntholt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
ehntholt has taken the fight to the clinch.
ehntholt breaks from the clinch.
ehntholt moves in looking to clinch but Tucker pushes him off.
ehntholt moves in looking to clinch but Tucker pushes him off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by ehntholt.
Tucker struggling a bit here.
ehntholt tries to move to mount but Tucker blocks the move with his legs.
ehntholt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tucker tries to keep at a distance but ehntholt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ehntholt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ehntholt tries to clinch there but Tucker circles away.
ehntholt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
ehntholt tries for a kimura but Tucker is defending well.
ehntholt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tucker is trying to control ehntholt's posture but ehntholt avoids it.
ehntholt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tucker some visible discomfort.
Tucker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ehntholt decides to take the fight back to the feet.
ehntholt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ehntholt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tucker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
ehntholt drives through and clinches with Tucker against the cage.
ehntholt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ehntholt is looking to clinch but Tucker is avoiding it.
ehntholt wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance.
ehntholt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tucker misses with a takedown
and ehntholt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tucker's guard now.
Tucker is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Tucker looking to hit a scissor sweep but ehntholt is one step ahead there.
ehntholt trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker controls ehntholt momentarily but ehntholt frees himself.
Tucker working a defensive guard but ehntholt passes into half guard.
Tucker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. ehntholt is working away from the top position though.
ehntholt seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
ehntholt working over Tucker with some ground and pound. Tucker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
ehntholt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from ehntholt.
ehntholt wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance.
ehntholt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ehntholt tries to bum rush Tucker with a series of wild strikes but Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
ehntholt wants to clinch.
ehntholt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Excellent takedown into side control there by ehntholt.
ehntholt tries to move to mount but Tucker blocks the move with his legs.
ehntholt stands up.
ehntholt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nick Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ehntholt trying to control the position but Tucker is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
ron ehntholt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ehntholt 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ron ehntholt!
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