PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Arendse (ranked 33 p4p, 132 weight class) and Bed Intruder (ranked 3 p4p, 19 weight class). Intruder has chosen Bed Intruder as his entrance music. Enitan Arendse had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Arendse
vs
Intruder

170 cm
33
155
38 - 5 - 0

178 cm
36
159
32 - 19 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 38 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enitan Arendse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bed Intruder!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Intruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
A bone on bone clash there as Intruder blocks the leg kick.
Intruder throws a body shot but no joy.
Intruder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some bone on bone action there as Intruder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Intruder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Intruder.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Intruder's shoulder, as Intruder tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Intruder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Arendse throws a leg kick
and Arendse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Intruder.
Arendse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses.
Intruder moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Arendse tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Intruder moved out of range nicely.
Intruder misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse works Intruder's body with a nice hook.
Intruder throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Intruder feints and as Arendse raises his hands in defense, Intruder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Intruder is standing up over Arendse. Arendse looks to escape but Intruder dives into side control.

Arendse is looking for a sweep.
Intruder throwing shots but missing, from side control.
What's Arendse going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Intruder looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Arendse is avoiding damage well.
Intruder throws a strike aimed at the side of Arendse's head but Arendse avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arendse is trying to improve his position.
Intruder is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arendse is trying to improve his position.
Intruder working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Intruder tries to score with some ground and pound. Arendse controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Intruder working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Intruder misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Intruder seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Intruder working away.
Intruder throws an elbow but Arendse slips to the side and avoids it well.
Intruder cracks Arendse with a big right hand but Arendse just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Intruder lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Arendse works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Intruder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arendse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arendse is working hard here to advance position.
Intruder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Intruder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arendse's head.
Intruder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Intruder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arendse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Intruder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse wants to control but Intruder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Intruder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Intruder trying to control from half guard but Arendse is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Intruder connects with a nice short shot to Arendse's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Intruder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Intruder wants to advance to full mount but Arendse doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Intruder throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bed Intruder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Intruder.
Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through Intruder's defenses.

Arendse rushes Intruder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through Intruder's defenses.

Intruder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Arendse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Intruder manages to get himself to full guard.

Intruder wants to sweep here but Arendse controlling him for the moment.
Intruder has his hands on Arendse's head, controlling the position.
Arendse won't allow Intruder to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Intruder is on top in guard.

Arendse pulls Intruder in to control the position.
Arendse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Intruder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Intruder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arendse's head.
Intruder looking to sit in guard and control but Arendse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Arendse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Intruder has a closed guard, preventing Arendse from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arendse trying to control the position from guard on top but Intruder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Intruder trying to control the position.
Intruder being controlled here, momentarily.
Intruder wants to sweep here but Arendse controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arendse decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Intruder, up you get!
Intruder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Intruder tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
Intruder scores with a punch to the head.
Intruder shoots in but no luck this time.
Intruder throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Intruder throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse swings for the body but Intruder moves out of range.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Intruder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Intruder scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse backing away here, and Intruder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arendse throws a body punch but Intruder moves out of range.
Arendse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Intruder checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse lands the left hand.
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!
Arendse throws a lazy uppercut
and Intruder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Intruder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Intruder moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse slips under a jab from Intruder.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Intruder throws a solid leg kick but Arendse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Intruder.
Intruder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Intruder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Intruder drops his hands momentarily and Arendse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Intruder.
Intruder lands with a cross.
Intruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Intruder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arendse avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Arendse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Intruder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Intruder moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse walks into a left hand.
Arendse throws a body punch but Intruder moves out of range.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Intruder.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Arendse misses with a hook
and Intruder counters with a stiff right hand.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Intruder lands a really nice looking cross but Arendse seems unphased.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Intruder slips the punch.
Arendse throws a jab when Intruder was well out of range.
Arendse motions for Intruder to come forward. Arendse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arendse punishes Intruder's body with a nice straight punch.

Intruder forces Arendse back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Intruder.
Intruder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Intruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arendse breaks the clinch.
Arendse throws a hook but Intruder avoids it easily.
Arendse slips a jab from Intruder.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arendse. That's going to slow Intruder down.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Intruder saw that one coming.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Intruder connects with a body shot that sends Arendse's belly button to the back.
Intruder throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse scores with a nice right hand.
Arendse throws the left hand but Intruder avoids the punch easily.

Arendse pushes Intruder up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Intruder.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder lands with a left to the head.
Intruder can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action.
Arendse gets through Intruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arendse tries to work over Intruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder lands a left hand.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Intruder.
A short left from Intruder.
Arendse misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Arendse gets through Intruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Intruder keeps control of Arendse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arendse pushes Intruder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse lands a body punch.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Intruder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Intruder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arendse is defending well.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.

Intruder lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Intruder throwing shots but Arendse is blocking nicely.
Intruder prevents Arendse from improving his position.
Intruder with the ground and pound but Arendse uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Intruder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Intruder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Intruder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Intruder working a defensive guard here.
Intruder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arendse seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Intruder pulls Arendse in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Enitan Arendse.
I think Arendse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!