PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenlow Enlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jesus
vs
Enlow

179 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Dissolution Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateus Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenlow Enlow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Enlow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Enlow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Enlow has hold of one of Jesus's legs. Jesus is fighting the takedown attempt but Enlow gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jesus is trying to keep Enlow in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jesus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Enlow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Enlow wanted to stand there but Jesus had control of the position.
Jesus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Enlow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enlow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Enlow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jesus is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jesus looking for a guillotine here but Enlow defends easily.

Enlow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Enlow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown but Jesus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Enlow should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Enlow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jesus was covering up waiting for the punch and Enlow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Enlow prevents Jesus from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enlow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jesus's guard.

Enlow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Enlow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enlow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Enlow gets to his feet - Jesus follows without any prompting.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mateus Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenlow Enlow.
Enlow moves in looking to clinch but Jesus pushes him off.

Jesus shoots in and bounces Enlow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jesus is breathing heavily.

Enlow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jesus preventing the sweep.

Enlow looking for a guillotine here but Jesus defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus trying to control the position from guard on top but Enlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jesus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Enlow looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jesus has picked Enlow up and slammed him! Enlow can't keep hold of the triangle and Jesus manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Enlow gets back to half guard.

Enlow looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenlow Enlow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Enlow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Enlow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jesus was covering up waiting for the punch and Enlow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jesus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Enlow on the ground.

Enlow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Enlow pushes down on Jesus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Enlow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Enlow wants to work for an arm triangle but Jesus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jesus 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.

Enlow is trying to work for a kimura but Jesus is defending well.

Enlow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jesus sees it coming and defends easily.

Enlow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Enlow is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus tries to kick Enlow off but Enlow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Enlow wants to work for an arm triangle but Jesus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Enlow is working for a kimura but Jesus is defending it quite comfortably.

Jesus is defending against the submission attempts here by Enlow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Enlow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Enlow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Enlow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jesus defends it well.
Jesus trying to hold on to Enlow's head to control him but Enlow postures up.

Enlow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jesus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Enlow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Enlow is looking for a kimura but Jesus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Enlow to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenlow Enlow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Enlow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jesus defends well and Enlow ends up having to push Jesus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Enlow looking for a takedown.
Jesus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Enlow is looking for a takedown.
Mateus Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenlow Enlow.
Enlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enlow can't get the takedown.

Jesus breaks from the clinch.
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Jesus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jesus trying to control the action but Enlow is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jesus swings around for an armbar but Enlow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jesus's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enlow postures up.

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

Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enlow keeping moving, preventing Jesus from controlling successfully.

Enlow looking for a guillotine here but Jesus defends easily.
Jesus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enlow swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus wants to stand and escape but instead Enlow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Enlow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jesus is keeping the position for now.

Enlow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enlow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jesus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Enlow defends well.
Enlow passes Jesus's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Enlow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Enlow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Enlow wants to stand up but Jesus has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Enlow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jesus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Enlow.

Enlow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Enlow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jesus sees it coming and defends easily.
Mateus Jesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenlow Enlow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enlow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenlow Enlow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Enlow 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenlow Enlow!