PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enok Jepsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Venom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jepsen
vs
Venom

189 cm
18
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enok Jepsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Venom!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Jepsen misses.
Jepsen takes a swing at Venom's ribcage but misses.
Jepsen misses the jab.
Jepsen looks to land a left hand but Venom moved out of range nicely.
Jepsen takes a swing at Venom's ribcage but misses.
Venom tries to clinch there but Jepsen circles away.
Jepsen throws a big shot that misses.
Jepsen sets himself, and Venom steps forward looking for the clinch! Jepsen avoids it this time.
Venom tries to bum rush Jepsen with a series of wild strikes but Jepsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Venom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Venom misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jepsen closes the distance and clinches.
Jepsen lands an uppercut.
Jepsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Venom controls his hands.
Venom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jepsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jepsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Venom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jepsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Enok Jepsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Venom.
Jepsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Venom can't find room to land a body shot as Jepsen controls the action.
Venom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jepsen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jepsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Venom momentarily.

It looks like Stephen Venom has been cut.
Venom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Venom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jepsen is fending him off so far but Venom persists. Nope, Jepsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jepsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Venom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jepsen swivels and escapes.
Jepsen throwing a counter right hand but Venom manages to avoid it.
Jepsen scores with a three punch combo!
Jepsen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Venom right on the button. Venom goes down! Jepsen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jepsen gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enok Jepsen!
Enok Jepsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.