PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aspen Springfield (ranked 1927 p4p, 203 weight class) and Jesse Enkamp (ranked 853 p4p, 93 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Springfield
vs
Enkamp

184 cm
25
170 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

178 cm
33
167 lbs
19 - 10 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aspen Springfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Jesse Enkamp!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springfield lands the left hand.
Springfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Springfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Aspen Springfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Enkamp.
Springfield closes the distance and clinches up with Enkamp, looking for a takedown. Springfield pushes Enkamp against the cage but Enkamp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Springfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enkamp.
Enkamp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Springfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enkamp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Enkamp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Springfield goes for a double leg but Enkamp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Enkamp continues to drive forward.
Enkamp flicks out a counter leg kick but Springfield steps away.
Enkamp ducks under a wild hook from Springfield.
Springfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Enkamp flicks out a counter leg kick but Springfield steps away.
Springfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Enkamp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Enkamp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Enkamp at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Springfield misses the target.
Springfield shoots in for a double leg but Enkamp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enkamp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Springfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enkamp. Enkamp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Springfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Jesse Enkamp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Springfield shoots in but Enkamp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Enkamp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Springfield with a poor takedown
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
No luck for Springfield with that takedown attempt.
Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Springfield is wise to it.
Springfield shoots in for a takedown but Enkamp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enkamp avoids the body shot from Springfield.
Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Springfield is wise to it.
A cross from Springfield lands.
Enkamp has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springfield. Enkamp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enkamp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Springfield misses with a combination
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
Springfield shoots and misses
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Springfield is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Springfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Enkamp, which made it look bad.
Springfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Springfield was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enkamp throws a leg kick but Springfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Springfield fails with the takedown.
Enkamp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Springfield misses
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
Springfield misses with a straight left.
Enkamp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Springfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Enkamp, which made it look bad.
Enkamp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Springfield blocks it well.
Springfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Enkamp circles away.
Springfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Enkamp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Enkamp finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Springfield misses with a body punch
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enkamp.
Enkamp cracks the inside of Springfield's front leg.
Enkamp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enkamp ducks under a wild hook from Springfield.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield throws a shot to the body.
Springfield misses with a takedown attempt - Enkamp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Springfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Enkamp pinned against the cage. Enkamp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body kick there by Enkamp.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Springfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Enkamp!

Springfield is trying to get an arm triangle but Enkamp is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Enkamp will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Springfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Enkamp.
Springfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Enkamp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enkamp staying out of range there.
Springfield backing away here, and Enkamp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

Springfield dives in and scores a takedown into Enkamp's guard.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Enkamp has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Springfield is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Enkamp breaks from the clinch.
Springfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enkamp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springfield stalks Enkamp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Enkamp's face. Enkamp staggers backwards, shaken.

Springfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Enkamp makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Springfield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Springfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Enkamp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Enkamp stops Springfield from passing to mount.

Springfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Springfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Springfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Enkamp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Enkamp is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Springfield has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Enkamp is looking to get back to his feet here but Springfield is keeping cool and he's managed to take Enkamp's back.
Enkamp is trying to stand back up.

Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enkamp is trying to stand back up.

Enkamp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Springfield gets his way!

Enkamp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Springfield gets his way!
Enkamp staying busy and making it hard for Springfield to control.

Springfield has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Enkamp has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Enkamp is trying to shake Springfield off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Springfield won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Springfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enkamp. Enkamp obviously looking to wear him down.
Springfield shoots in for a double leg but Enkamp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Springfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Enkamp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springfield throws out the jab.
Springfield blocks a leg kick.
Springfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice kick to the body.
Springfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aspen Springfield will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Springfield misses with a hook
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Springfield was not able to check.
Springfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enkamp moves away.
Enkamp feints a counter leg kick.
Enkamp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Enkamp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Springfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Springfield misses with a takedown attempt - Enkamp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Springfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Springfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Enkamp feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Enkamp - that will leave a mark!
Enkamp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Springfield moves out of range as Enkamp throws a body kick.
Springfield half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Springfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Springfield's knee momentarily.
Enkamp connects with a leg kick. Springfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Springfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enkamp.
Springfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Springfield wants to clinch.
Enkamp flicks out a counter leg kick but Springfield steps away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enkamp. That's going to slow Springfield down.
Springfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Enkamp is just out of range.
Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Springfield is wise to it.
Springfield misses with a wild body shot.
Enkamp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Springfield misses with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Enkamp scores with a hook to the body. Springfield takes a step back and tries to catch his 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!
Springfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Springfield is defended easily by Enkamp.
Enkamp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Springfield scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Springfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
Enkamp misses with a body kick.
Springfield dives in and grabs Enkamp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enkamp pushes down on Springfield's head and hops out.
Springfield misses with a takedown
and Enkamp counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That kick from Enkamp tenderised Springfield's leg. Springfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Springfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Enkamp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enkamp tries a low kick but Springfield avoids it.
Enkamp tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Springfield misses
and Enkamp counters with a nice kick to the body.
Enkamp lands a nice looking body kick.
Springfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Springfield throws a hook to the side of Enkamp's head but Enkamp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Enkamp feints a counter leg kick.
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!
Springfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
Springfield takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Enkamp throws a leg kick but Springfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Springfield misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Enkamp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Enkamp 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Enkamp!
A relieved looking Jesse Enkamp thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.