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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenlow Enlow (ranked 22289 p4p, 22998 weight class) and Michael Manchester (ranked 447 p4p, 445 weight class). Enlow kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is This Is Absolution. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenlow Enlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Manchester!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enlow moves out of range as Manchester throws a body kick.
Enlow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Enlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Enlow stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Enlow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Manchester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Manchester looks to move away, Enlow throws a big counter combo but Manchester just gets out of the way.
Manchester fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Enlow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Enlow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manchester shoots in for a takedown but Enlow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenlow Enlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Enlow's waist but Enlow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manchester off to one side.
Manchester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Manchester looks to move away, Enlow throws a big counter combo but Manchester just gets out of the way.
Enlow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Enlow wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchester darts in looking for a takedown but Enlow gets double underhooks and turns Manchester into the cage.
Enlow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manchester is fending him off so far but Enlow persists. Nope, Manchester circles away and we're back to standing.
Manchester looks to land a combination but Enlow avoids it well.
Enlow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manchester tries to close the distance and clinch but Enlow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manchester doesn't manage to clinch there - Enlow circles away.
Enlow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manchester defends it nicely.
A nice side step and Manchester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Enlow slips a straight right by Manchester.
Nice sprawl there from Manchester as Enlow shoots in.
Manchester wants to counter the offense by Enlow and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enlow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manchester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manchester slaps away a takedown attempt from Enlow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manchester shoots in looking for a takedown but Enlow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manchester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Enlow goes for a double leg but Manchester avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manchester continues to drive forward.
Manchester gets underhooks to prevent Enlow's takedown attempt.
Manchester is trying to push Enlow away but Enlow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Manchester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Manchester fails to land.
Manchester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Enlow pulls guard.
Enlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manchester's guard.
Enlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Manchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enlow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Enlow is trying to get an arm triangle but Manchester is defending well.
Enlow works to advance to full mount. Manchester defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchester is squirming around, avoiding Enlow's attempts to control the action.
Enlow is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Manchester has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Enlow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Enlow there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchester is looking to improve his position but Enlow isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenlow Enlow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manchester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manchester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manchester throws a hook but Enlow blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Enlow as Manchester shoots in.
Manchester stuffs the takedown attempt from Enlow. Enlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Enlow moves out of range as Manchester strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester shoots in for a takedown but Enlow shows good takedown defense.
Manchester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Enlow circles away.
Enlow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kenlow Enlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
Enlow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manchester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Enlow somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manchester tries to avoid it but Enlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manchester to the ground. Manchester escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Michael Manchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Enlow or perhaps it was just good defense by Manchester, which made it look bad.
Enlow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manchester avoids it really well and circles away.
Manchester swings away with a body shot that misses
and Enlow counters with a series of strikes. Manchester will be more careful next time no doubt.
Enlow fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enlow moves away.
Manchester throws a sloppy head kick
and Enlow counters with a good low kick that Manchester was not able to check.
Enlow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manchester avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Enlow is defended easily by Manchester.
Manchester throws a head kick that misses.
Enlow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kenlow Enlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enlow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enlow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manchester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enlow swats away the attempt to clinch by Manchester.
Manchester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Enlow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Manchester manages to circle out of the way.
Manchester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enlow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Manchester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Enlow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manchester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Enlow.
Enlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manchester circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enlow has Manchester up against the cage in a clinch.
Manchester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manchester jumps guard but Enlow stands there with Manchester around his waist. Manchester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Enlow manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manchester looking to sit in guard and control but Enlow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchester is trying to push Enlow off with his feet but Enlow grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Manchester's ankles and Manchester is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Kenlow Enlow!
Kenlow Enlow managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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