PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fowler's entrance music is "On The Hunt" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. A fine choice. Ellenberger has chosen Guano Apes - Open Your Eyes as his entrance music. Nick Ellenberger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Austin Fowler's chin.

Fowler
vs
Ellenberger

196 cm
26
182 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

180 cm
29
182 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Ellenberger!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fowler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ellenberger as he jumps to the side.
Fowler dives in and grabs Ellenberger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ellenberger pushes down on Fowler's head and hops out.
Ellenberger digs a good hook to Fowler's body.
Ellenberger throws a hook but Fowler avoids it easily.
Fowler scores with a jab to the head.
Ellenberger stuffs the takedown attempt from Fowler. Fowler gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Fowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fowler fails with a takedown attempt.
Fowler misses with a takedown
and Ellenberger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fowler slaps away a takedown attempt from Ellenberger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ellenberger misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler misses with a takedown
and Ellenberger counters with a left and a right that stings Fowler.
Ellenberger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ellenberger misses with a wild combination.
Fowler shoots and misses
and Ellenberger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fowler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ellenberger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fowler looks for a takedown but Ellenberger sprawls well.
Fowler throws the left hand but Ellenberger avoids the punch easily.
Ellenberger leaves Fowler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fowler moves away from the strike by Ellenberger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ellenberger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fowler was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellenberger.
Fowler misses with a takedown attempt
and Fowler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ellenberger keeps the fight on the outside.
Austin Fowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fowler misses with a takedown attempt
and Ellenberger counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Fowler dives in and scores a takedown into Ellenberger's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellenberger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ellenberger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fowler prevents Ellenberger from getting back to his feet.
Fowler trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellenberger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fowler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ellenberger is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ellenberger has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger 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.
Fowler 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.
Fowler controls Ellenberger momentarily but Ellenberger frees himself.
Fowler has a closed guard, preventing Ellenberger from standing up.

Fowler is looking for a triangle but Ellenberger pushes his legs off easily.
Ellenberger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fowler wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fowler is on top in guard.
Ellenberger is pulling down on Fowler's head. It's preventing any offense from Fowler, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fowler has gone for a leg lock! Ellenberger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fowler's guard.
Ellenberger won't allow Fowler to sweep him here.
Ellenberger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fowler is working hard here to advance position.

Fowler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ellenberger is aware though and is defending well.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellenberger wanted to stand there but Fowler had control of the position.
Ellenberger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ellenberger throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Austin Fowler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ellenberger slips a jab from Fowler.
Fowler shoots for a takedown but Ellenberger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fowler misses with a takedown attempt

and Ellenberger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fowler won't be happy with that.
Ellenberger trying to control the position but Fowler is working away.
Fowler taking a bit of punishment here - Ellenberger scoring with strikes.
Fowler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fowler is trying to control Ellenberger's posture but Ellenberger avoids it.
Ellenberger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fowler is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellenberger trying to control the action but Fowler is working from the bottom.
Fowler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger scoring with punches from side control.
Fowler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ellenberger keeping control of the position.
Fowler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fowler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ellenberger wants to improve his position but Fowler is controlling well.
Ellenberger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fowler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler stops Ellenberger from getting back to his feet.
Ellenberger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fowler scores with a couple of nice shots.

Fowler is trying to work for a kimura but Ellenberger is defending well.
Fowler wants to control but Ellenberger is keeping him busy.
Fowler is pressing down on Ellenberger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ellenberger is holding on for now.
Fowler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellenberger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fowler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ellenberger pushes Fowler off looking to stand but Fowler dives back in and keeps control.
Fowler is keen to just control but Ellenberger is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fowler seems to be working for a kimura but Ellenberger defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fowler looks to land a strike but Ellenberger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ellenberger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ellenberger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fowler is one step ahead there.
Ellenberger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fowler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fowler wants to pass the guard but Ellenberger is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger trying to control the position.
Fowler with a nice head shot there.
Ellenberger wants to sweep here but Fowler controlling him for the moment.
Ellenberger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ellenberger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fowler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellenberger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fowler tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellenberger is retaining full guard.
Ellenberger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fowler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Austin Fowler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fowler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ellenberger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nick Ellenberger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellenberger looks to score with a jab to the body but Fowler is just out of range.
Fowler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ellenberger pinned against the cage. Ellenberger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ellenberger misses with a few strikes there.
Fowler ducks right into an uppercut from Ellenberger.
Fowler throws a hook but Ellenberger avoids it easily.
Fowler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ellenberger counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Fowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Fowler or perhaps it was just good defense by Ellenberger which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ellenberger as he avoids it easily.
Ellenberger lands with a nice combination. Fowler backs away looking to recover.
Fowler lands with a good body shot.
Nick Ellenberger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fowler slips under a jab from Ellenberger.
Fowler doesn't manage to clinch there - Ellenberger circles away.

Fowler forces Ellenberger back against the cage and clinches.
Fowler keeps control of Ellenberger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ellenberger blocks an uppercut.
Ellenberger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fowler misses with the head strike.

Ellenberger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler wants to sweep here but Ellenberger controlling him for the moment.
Ellenberger trying to control the position from guard on top but Fowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fowler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fowler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ellenberger works over Fowler with some ground and pound from guard.
Fowler wants to sweep but no luck.
Fowler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ellenberger!
Fowler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ellenberger's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger is working to get back to half guard.
Fowler throws some wild stikes that Ellenberger manages to avoid easily.
Fowler throws some wild stikes that Ellenberger manages to avoid easily.
Fowler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ellenberger is looking to escape.
Fowler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ellenberger hang on?
Fowler prevents Ellenberger from getting the reversal.

Fowler goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ellenberger turns into him and now he's in Fowler's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ellenberger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ellenberger trying to control the position from guard on top but Fowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ellenberger gets to his feet. Fowler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fowler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ellenberger is fending him off so far but Fowler persists. Nope, Ellenberger circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice cross by Ellenberger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fowler is looking to clinch but Ellenberger is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Ellenberger.
I think Fowler 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Austin Fowler!
Austin Fowler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.