PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krisp Enwah (ranked 2798 p4p, 3237 weight class) and Lothar Matthaus (ranked 402 p4p, 452 weight class). Lothar Matthaus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Enwah
vs
Matthaus

180 cm
28
220
7 - 3 - 0

182 cm
20
208
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Northern Zombie

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krisp Enwah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lothar Matthaus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enwah misses with a head kick.
Enwah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matthaus lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Matthaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthaus.
Matthaus cracks Enwah with a good jab.

Enwah tries to keep at a distance but Matthaus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matthaus tries to throw a body punch but Enwah avoids it by throwing Matthaus back against the cage.
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enwah is trying to break the clinch but Matthaus has him pressed against the cage.
Matthaus told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.

Enwah manages to break the clinch.

Enwah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matthaus's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthaus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Enwah controls the pace.
Matthaus working a defensive guard here.
Enwah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matthaus's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthaus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Enwah trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enwah is stalling in the full guard.
Matthaus is trying to control the position but Enwah postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Enwah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two 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.
Matthaus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matthaus scores with a jab to the head.
Matthaus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Enwah takes one to the side of the head.

Enwah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matthaus sprawls well initially but Enwah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matthaus is trying to get back to full guard.
Enwah throwing shots but Matthaus is blocking nicely.

Matthaus is defending against the submission attempts here by Enwah.
Matthaus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Enwah.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthaus is positioning himself well to prevent Enwah advancing to mount.

Enwah is trying to work for a kimura but Matthaus is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthaus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Matthaus trying to control here.
Enwah throws a strike but Matthaus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four 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.
Matthaus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Matthaus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enwah backwards.
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthaus misses with some punches.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Enwah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthaus lands a shot to the body.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enwah tries for a takedown but Matthaus manages to get underhooks.
Matthaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Matthaus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Enwah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matthaus's waist but Matthaus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Enwah off to one side.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Enwah has clasped his hands together around Matthaus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Matthaus looking for a sweep but Enwah has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Matthaus gets back to half guard.
Enwah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Enwah seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enwah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthaus keeps working.
Enwah trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthaus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Enwah wants to stand but Matthaus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Enwah stopping the sweep attempt from Matthaus.
Matthaus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Enwah seems keen to control Matthaus's posture.
Matthaus trying to control but Enwah is working from the bottom.
Enwah wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthaus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthaus trying to control but Enwah is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthaus cracks Enwah with a right hand to the side of the head.

Enwah clinches up with Matthaus and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthaus lands an elbow just above Enwah 's eye.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Matthaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enwah's elbow.
Matthaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Enwah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthaus.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Enwah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enwah working hard to break the clinch.
Matthaus lands a left hand.
Matthaus scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enwah tries to pull guard but Matthaus won't allow it.
Enwah is trying to pull guard but Matthaus has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisp Enwah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Enwah throws an elbow that misses.
Matthaus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lothar Matthaus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthaus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Enwah.
Matthaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matthaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Enwah tries a body shot but Matthaus blocks it.
Matthaus lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enwah.
Enwah tries for a takedown but Matthaus manages to get underhooks.
Enwah takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Krisp Enwah has been cut.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Enwah controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lothar Matthaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krisp Enwah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Enwah gets tackled into the cage by Matthaus. Matthaus maintains the clinch.
Matthaus lands a shot to the body.
Enwah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthaus digs a right hand into Enwah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Enwah's gas tank.
Matthaus lands a body shot.
Matthaus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enwah backwards.
Matthaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enwah's elbow.
Matthaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Enwah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthaus smiles and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthaus lands an elbow inside.
Enwah takes an elbow to the temple.
Enwah is trying to stall.
Matthaus lands an elbow inside that Enwah shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Matthaus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Matthaus.
Matthaus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthaus lands an elbow inside.
Matthaus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matthaus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Enwah backwards.
Matthaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthaus pushes Enwah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matthaus pushes Enwah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Enwah is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthaus.
Oh Enwah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthaus throws a big uppercut that drops Enwah! More strikes from Matthaus and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Enwah lies dazed against the cage as Matthaus celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lothar Matthaus!