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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Einar Enkeltmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garuda Meow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meow has chosen Meow Mix Song | EDM Cat Remix as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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171 cm
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165 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Einar Enkeltmann! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garuda Meow! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Meow looks to land a combination but Enkeltmann avoids it well. Meow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Meow trying to control the position from guard on top but Enkeltmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Enkeltmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meow is aware though and is defending well. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Enkeltmann seems keen to control Meow's posture. Enkeltmann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Enkeltmann has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Enkeltmann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meow is fighting to break Enkeltmann's control of his arms but Enkeltmann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Meow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Enkeltmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meow defends well. Meow being controlled here momentarily. Meow looking to pass the guard. Enkeltmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meow is one step ahead there. Enkeltmann is trying to control the position but Meow postures up. Enkeltmann keeping moving, preventing Meow from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Meow misses with a combination
and Enkeltmann counters with a nice double leg into guard. Enkeltmann passes Meow's left leg - he's now in half guard. Meow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enkeltmann pulls his head out easily. Enkeltmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Enkeltmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Meow wants to control but Enkeltmann is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Enkeltmann dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Enkeltmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Enkeltmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meow can do to turn this around? Enkeltmann wants to control from the top but Meow keeps moving. Meow is looking for a triangle here but Enkeltmann uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Meow tries to improve position but can't. Meow is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Enkeltmann off and has taken his back! Enkeltmann defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Meow's arms. Meow controlling well, preventing Enkeltmann from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Enkeltmann breaks Meow's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Enkeltmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Meow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Enkeltmann showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Meow is trying to keep Enkeltmann in close.
Enkeltmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Enkeltmann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enkeltmann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Enkeltmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Meow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Enkeltmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Meow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Enkeltmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Enkeltmann stopping the sweep attempt from Meow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Meow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Enkeltmann defends it easily. Meow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Enkeltmann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Enkeltmann dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Enkeltmann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Meow tries to bench press Enkeltmann off him but Enkeltmann keeps the position. Enkeltmann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meow has escaped the position, nice work there. Meow is not content to let Enkeltmann control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meow is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Enkeltmann off and has taken his back! Enkeltmann tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round. Enkeltmann rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Einar Enkeltmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Enkeltmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meow is working away from the top position though. Meow passes to side control. You can see the frustration on Enkeltmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Meow trying to control the action but Enkeltmann is working from the bottom. Meow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Meow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Enkeltmann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Enkeltmann holding on. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Meow goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Enkeltmann has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Meow but great work by Enkeltmann. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Enkeltmann clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Enkeltmann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Enkeltmann tries to pass to full mount but Meow defends it. Meow is looking for a sweep. Enkeltmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Enkeltmann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meow gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enkeltmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meow trying to keep a closed guard but Enkeltmann is proving a slippery customer.
Enkeltmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Meow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Meow keeping moving, preventing Enkeltmann from controlling successfully. Meow has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Enkeltmann has passed into side control.
Meow tries to bench press Enkeltmann off him but Enkeltmann keeps the position. Enkeltmann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Enkeltmann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Meow is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Enkeltmann off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Enkeltmann is in bad spot here.
Meow is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Enkeltmann defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Enkeltmann breaks Meow's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Meow is looking for a triangle but Enkeltmann pushes his legs off easily.
Meow can't keep his opponent in guard - Enkeltmann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Enkeltmann is trying to control. Meow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Meow trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Enkeltmann had his way with Garuda Meow in that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Meow as he connects with a hook. Garuda Meow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Enkeltmann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meow did well to prevent Enkeltmann getting side control. Enkeltmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meow is just riding it out for now. Enkeltmann eventually gives up the hold. Meow looking for submissions off his back. Meow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enkeltmann looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Meow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Enkeltmann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Enkeltmann wants to control from the top but Meow keeps moving. Enkeltmann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Meow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Enkeltmann has Meow in his guard.
Enkeltmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meow is aware though and is defending 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. Meow trying to control but Enkeltmann is working from the bottom. Meow postures up in Enkeltmann's guard and throws a big left but Enkeltmann blocks it. Enkeltmann controls Meow momentarily but Meow frees himself. Meow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Meow postures up.
Enkeltmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Enkeltmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Enkeltmann is trying to keep Meow in close.
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 Einar Enkeltmann. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Enkeltmann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Einar Enkeltmann!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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