PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Arendse (ranked 68 p4p, 9 weight class) and Galen Dall (ranked 36 p4p, 4 weight class). Dall has chosen Red - Already Over as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arendse
vs
Dall

170 cm
27
155 lbs
21 - 1 - 0

180 cm
35
165 lbs
26 - 15 - 0

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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enitan Arendse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Arendse's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arendse as he avoids it easily.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Dall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arendse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arendse can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Arendse is right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse wants to control but Dall postures up.

Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arendse, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse is looking for a sweep.

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

Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arendse has escaped the position, nice work there.

Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arendse, who protects the arm well.

That's two 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.

Dall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arendse has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dall but great work by Arendse.
Arendse is staying tight to Dall's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dall sneaks back into half guard.
Arendse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse stalling.

Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arendse pulls his head out easily.
Dall wants to improve his position but Arendse is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Dall actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.

Dall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Arendse sneaks out the side door and pushes Dall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Arendse misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Dall tries for a takedown but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arendse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Dall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arendse's guard.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?

Dall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arendse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arendse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arendse!

Dall tries to bench press Arendse off him but Arendse keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse is staying tight to Dall's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arendse off and has taken his back!

Dall working for the choke.

Arendse preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dall.

Dall has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Dall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arendse has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dall is persistently looking for the submission but Arendse is defending it well.

Arendse showing good submission defense here.

Dall looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse can't escape the position.
Well, with Dall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Arendse is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Arendse fending off the submission attempt from Dall.
I really don't envy Arendse right now.

Dall is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Arendse is defending well though. Dall let's go of the attempt for now.
Arendse is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Dall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Arendse is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Arendse is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Arendse showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galen Dall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arendse counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Dall gets the takedown into side control.
Arendse is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arendse has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dall but great work by Arendse.
Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arendse pulls his head out easily.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Arendse has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arendse not doing much here.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Dall moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arendse not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Dall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arendse has picked Dall up and slammed him! Dall can't keep hold of the triangle and Arendse manages to pass to side control!
Dall tries to buck Arendse off but Arendse is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arendse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Arendse stuffs the takedown.
Dall shoots in but Arendse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall darts in looking for a takedown but Arendse gets double underhooks and turns Dall into the cage.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dall or perhaps it was just good defense by Arendse, which made it look bad.

Dall scores with a takedown into Arendse's guard.
Arendse is controlling Dall's posture.
Dall is looking to advance position but Arendse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arendse tries to control but Dall wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Arendse misses the body punch

and Dall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arendse's guard.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Arendse wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dall has gone for a leg lock! Arendse slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dall's guard.

Arendse's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
Galen Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dall is looking for a triangle here but Arendse uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Arendse stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arendse sprawls well. Arendse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Arendse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arendse lands with a hook. Dall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Arendse.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arendse throws a low kick but Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arendse swivels and escapes.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall is defended easily by Arendse.
Dall looks for a takedown but Arendse sprawls well.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt - Arendse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dall scores with a spinning back kick!

Dall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arendse did well to prevent Dall getting side control.
Arendse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arendse seems keen to control Dall's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse had his way with Galen Dall in that round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arendse's half guard.
Arendse tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dall has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Arendse working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dall goes for an armbar but Arendse turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Arendse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arendse controls the pace.

Dall working for a triangle but Arendse defends it easily.
Arendse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Arendse passes Dall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arendse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Arendse has control of the leg.
Dall is pressing down on Arendse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Dall looking for subs off his back but Arendse has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Arendse is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arendse wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Dall gets the takedown into side control.

Arendse sneaks out the side door and pushes Dall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arendse's waist but Arendse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dall off to one side.
Arendse throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arendse is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Arendse shows good takedown defense.
Dall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Galen Dall had this to say: 'This means WAR!'.