PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canijo Enano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Connor has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Connor
vs
Enano

189 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

162 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Canijo Enano!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Enano. No joy for Connor on that attempt.
Enano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Enano looking to score a takedown here. Connor is defending well but Enano drives through and ends up in Connor's guard.
Connor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Enano is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Enano throwing shots but Connor is blocking nicely.

Enano is trying to work for a kimura but Connor is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Connor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Connor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Enano 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.

Connor is defending against the submission attempts here by Enano.
Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Enano sits in half guard.
Connor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Enano on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Enano lands with a punch from half guard.
Enano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Connor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Enano is keen to just control but Connor is a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Connor with a poor takedown
and Enano counters with a straight right hand.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt - Enano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enano is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Enano circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor has his takedown stuffed
and Enano counters with a one-two to the body.
Connor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enano unleashes a big counter combination but Connor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enano tries to counter by closing the distance.

Connor looking to score a takedown here. Enano is defending well but Connor drives through and ends up in Enano's guard.

Enano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Connor is breathing heavily.
Enano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Connor tries to pull guard but Enano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Connor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Enano is defending well.
Enano has Connor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Enano has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Connor uses from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enano looking to control.
Connor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Connor is looking to stand up but Enano won't let him.

Enano uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor leaves Enano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor misses with a takedown
and Enano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt

and Enano moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Enano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
Enano's coach down at Club Pain (Sparring & Coaching) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Enano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Connor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Enano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Connor is in Enano's guard.

Enano pushes Connor off and scrambles back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Enano has eaten all the pies!
Connor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Enano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Enano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Connor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Enano to the mat! Enano manages to get full guard.

Enano has his feet on Connor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Enano is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Enano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connor is fending him off so far but Enano persists. Nope, Connor circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canijo Enano.
Connor misses with a takedown
and Enano counters with a nice uppercut.
Connor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Enano as he jumps to the side.
Enano shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Enano stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Enano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connor.

Connor tries to sprawl but Enano drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Enano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Enano is thwarting Connor's attempts to control the position.
Enano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Enano wants to take a breather but Connor is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Connor is staying active underneath Enano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Enano defends well and Connor ends up having to push Enano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chris Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enano stuffs the takedown attempt from Connor. Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
Enano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Connor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Connor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Enano did well to prevent Connor getting side control.

Enano has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Connor is on him like a limpet, forcing Enano back against the cage.
Enano tries for a takedown but Connor manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to pull guard but Enano won't allow it.
Connor is trying to force a seperation but Enano has the dominant position.
Enano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee is keeping an eye on Connor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Connor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Connor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Enano lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enano walks away with a smile on his face. Connor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Canijo Enano 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!

Connor doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Enano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Connor's guard.
Connor is wriggling around but Enano manages to pass to half guard.

Connor is trying to stand back up but Enano is controlling him
Connor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Enano.
Enano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Enano is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Enano is looking for a kimura but Connor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Enano to get the leverage.

Connor is defending against the submission attempts here by Enano.
Enano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in half guard, Enano seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Enano thows a huge punch but Connor dodges it nicely.

Enano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Enano trying to control the action but Connor is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Connor tries for a takedown but Enano circles away easily
and Enano counters with a series of strikes. Connor will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enano shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Enano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chris Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor has his takedown stuffed
and Enano counters with a series of strikes. Connor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Connor tries for a takedown but Enano circles away easily
and Enano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Connor thinking.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt

and Enano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Connor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enano walks away with a smile on his face. Connor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Enano lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor misses with a takedown
and Enano counters with an inside leg kick.

Enano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Connor!
Connor wants to get back to his feet but Enano is dominant here and he's now got Connor's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor trying to get back to his feet but Enano is in full control for now.
Enano is hanging on to Connor's back as he tries to escape.
Chris Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canijo Enano 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.
Enano tries to get the hooks in deep but Connor pushed the leg off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Canijo Enano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Enano 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Canijo Enano!