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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellenberger has chosen Guano Apes - Open Your Eyes as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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182 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Sabre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Ellenberger!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellenberger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sabre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger slaps away a takedown attempt from Sabre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sabre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sabre lands in his opponent's guard.
Ellenberger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabre manages to get himself to full guard.
Ellenberger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellenberger is stalling in the full guard.
Sabre keeping moving, preventing Ellenberger from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ellenberger passes into side control.
Ellenberger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ellenberger scores with a hook to the body. Sabre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sabre looks to land a right hand but Ellenberger moved out of range.
Ellenberger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sabre.
Sabre throws a body punch but Ellenberger moves out of range.
Ellenberger ducks under a wild hook from Sabre.
Ellenberger looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabre is just out of range.
Sabre slips a jab and a cross from Ellenberger.
A jab from Sabre misses.
Sabre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre missing with a left hand there. Ellenberger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabre scores with a jab to the body.
Sabre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ellenberger feints a jab promting Sabre to slip. Ellenberger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sabre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ellenberger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sabre!
Sabre working to try and regain half guard.
Sabre is working hard here to advance position.
Ellenberger working Sabre over with strikes here.
Sabre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre is trying desperately to improve position.
Sabre regains half guard.
Sabre wants to get back to full guard.
Sabre is refusing to be controlled, as Ellenberger sits in half guard.
Sabre is trying to get back to full guard.
Ellenberger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ellenberger is trying to control. Sabre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ellenberger working the head and body with strikes.
Sabre is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellenberger wants to stand up but Sabre has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sabre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ellenberger pushing down on Sabre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellenberger trying to control from half guard but Sabre is working away.
Sabre is looking for a sweep. Ellenberger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sabre is not content to let Ellenberger control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellenberger pulls his head out easily.
Sabre is looking to improve his position.
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 Matt Sabre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sabre misses with a body shot
and Ellenberger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nick Ellenberger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellenberger misses with the combination.
Sabre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ellenberger counters with a three punch combo that has Sabre backing up. Sabre nods at Ellenberger to acknowledge the strikes.
Ellenberger digs a good body shot into Sabre's ribs.
Ellenberger shoots in for a double leg but Sabre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Ellenberger.
Ellenberger shoots in for a takedown but Sabre shows good takedown defense.
Ellenberger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ellenberger is out of range and Sabre settles back down.
Sabre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ellenberger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Sabre jabs Ellenberger right on the nose. Ellenberger blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Sabre misses.
A combination from Sabre does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sabre looks to throw the jab but Ellenberger is out of range.
Ellenberger throws a big shot that misses.
Sabre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ellenberger's head.
Ellenberger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sabre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sabre is looking for a triangle but Ellenberger pushes his legs off easily.
Ellenberger postures up in Sabre's guard and throws a big left but Sabre blocks it.
Sabre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ellenberger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sabre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sabre working for a triangle but Ellenberger defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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!
Ellenberger landing with the ground and pound.
Sabre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ellenberger defends it easily.
Ellenberger cracks Sabre with a solid left hand.
Ellenberger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ellenberger passes Sabre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ellenberger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sabre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ellenberger lands with a punch from half guard.
Ellenberger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sabre trying to control from the bottom.
Sabre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sabre wants to control but Ellenberger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nick Ellenberger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ellenberger winds up and cracks Sabre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sabre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ellenberger is stalling in the full guard.
Ellenberger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sabre's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ellenberger manages to get himself to full guard.
Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellenberger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabre chips away with some ground and pound.
Ellenberger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sabre is one step ahead there.
Ellenberger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellenberger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ellenberger wants to sweep here but Sabre controlling him for the moment.
Sabre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Ellenberger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ellenberger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sabre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ellenberger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sabre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sabre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellenberger pulls his head out easily.
Ellenberger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ellenberger prevents Sabre from improving his position.
Ellenberger working over Sabre with some ground and pound. Sabre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ellenberger lands with a punch from half guard.
Sabre trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sabre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellenberger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ellenberger controlling the action here.
Ellenberger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sabre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sabre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ellenberger puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ellenberger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger drops an elbow to the side of Sabre's head.
Sabre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ellenberger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellenberger slips a nice elbow through Sabre's hands, connecting with Sabre's forehead.
Ellenberger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sabre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sabre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ellenberger lands a nice short elbow.
Sabre moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sabre is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ellenberger holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre wants to control from the top but Ellenberger keeps moving.
Sabre wants to pass the guard but Ellenberger is keeping the position.
Sabre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellenberger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ellenberger is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ellenberger goes for a takedown attempt but Sabre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ellenberger lands a really nice looking cross but Sabre seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre misses with a wild body shot.
Sabre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ellenberger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sabre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ellenberger's head backwards.
Sabre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ellenberger counters with a straight right hand.
Ellenberger fails to land with a series of punches.
Ellenberger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabre misses with a double jab.
Sabre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ellenberger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabre throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Ellenberger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ellenberger 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Ellenberger!
After winning the bout, Nick Ellenberger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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