PBP Commentary

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.

A Maquina
vs
Goldtwithe

195 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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.