PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agustin Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Goldenhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agustin Ellis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ellis
vs
Goldenhammer

189 cm
18
161 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

175 cm
24
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Agustin Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Goldenhammer!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Goldenhammer with that takedown attempt.
Goldenhammer shoots in for a double leg but Ellis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Goldenhammer dives in and scores a takedown into Ellis's guard.
Goldenhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Goldenhammer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ellis dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldenhammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellis is one step ahead there.
Ellis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldenhammer keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Ellis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goldenhammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ellis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ellis has gone for a leg lock! Goldenhammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ellis's guard.
Goldenhammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellis is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jon Goldenhammer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ellis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Goldenhammer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ellis's guard.
Goldenhammer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ellis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ellis won't allow Goldenhammer to get back to his feet.
Goldenhammer has Ellis pulled in close to control his posture.

Goldenhammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis postures up.
Goldenhammer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Goldenhammer looking to sit in guard and control but Ellis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goldenhammer controls Ellis momentarily but Ellis frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Goldenhammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ellis is fighting to break Goldenhammer's control of his arms but Goldenhammer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldenhammer 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.
Ellis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellis postures up in Goldenhammer's guard and throws a big left but Goldenhammer blocks it.
Goldenhammer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ellis can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldenhammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Goldenhammer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Goldenhammer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Goldenhammer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Goldenhammer looking for a submission but Ellis manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ellis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldenhammer.
Goldenhammer wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.

Goldenhammer gets to his feet. Ellis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis dodges the punch combination from Goldenhammer.
Goldenhammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ellis to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldenhammer throws a sloppy head kick
and Ellis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goldenhammer tries to clinch there but Ellis circles away.

Goldenhammer drives through with a takedown into Ellis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Goldenhammer wants to stand but Ellis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goldenhammer wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goldenhammer stands and steps away. Ellis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jon Goldenhammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldenhammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Ellis counter with a right hand.

Goldenhammer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldenhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldenhammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Goldenhammer from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jon Goldenhammer.
Goldenhammer tries to clinch but Ellis is having none of it.

That's four 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.
Ellis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goldenhammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ellis counters with a nice uppercut.

Goldenhammer 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.

Goldenhammer gets to his feet - Ellis follows without any prompting.
Goldenhammer thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldenhammer as he jumps to the side.
Goldenhammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Goldenhammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Goldenhammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ellis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goldenhammer is looking to take a break and control but Ellis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Goldenhammer stands up and beckons Ellis to his feet.
Goldenhammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ellis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldenhammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ellis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldenhammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Ellis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldenhammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Ellis counters with a stiff right hand.

Goldenhammer gets a takedown into half guard.

Goldenhammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ellis defends it well.

Goldenhammer escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goldenhammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ellis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goldenhammer trying to control the position but Ellis is working away.
Goldenhammer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Goldenhammer crashes against the mat.
Goldenhammer wants to control but Ellis is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldenhammer in side control, throwing shots but Ellis defends.

Goldenhammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goldenhammer taking a break here but Ellis is having none of it and regains half guard.
Goldenhammer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldenhammer is trying to control. Ellis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ellis is in trouble now - Goldenhammer has advanced to mount!
Goldenhammer landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns Ellis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Agustin Ellis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Goldenhammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Goldenhammer stands up from mount. Strange move.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Goldenhammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldenhammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Goldenhammer!