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Event:
WFC 36: Dias v Chai
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1# 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.#CL2# 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.#BC# Enwah manages to break the clinch.
#TD# 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.#T1# 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. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# 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.
#TD# 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. #SUB# Matthaus is defending against the submission attempts here by Enwah.
Matthaus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Enwah. #T3# Matthaus is positioning himself well to prevent Enwah advancing to mount. #SUB# 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.#T4# 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. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# 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.#R2# 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. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# 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. #SUB# 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. #T1# 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.#REVB##T2# 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. #T3# Matthaus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Matthaus trying to control but Enwah is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Matthaus cracks Enwah with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL# 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.#T4# 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. #CUT2#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!#R3##CL2# 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.
#CL2# 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. #T1# 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.#ROC2#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! |
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Event:
WFC 33: Dude v Mferi
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Enwah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sikoa to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB# Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Enwah controls Sikoa momentarily but Sikoa frees himself. #SUB# Sikoa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Enwah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sikoa, into his guard. #REVB# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sikoa is on top in guard.
#REVR# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Enwah can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Sikoa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Enwah dives on top into guard.#REVB# Sikoa being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB# Sikoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Enwah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Enwah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Enwah won't allow Sikoa to sweep him here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB# Sikoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sikoa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Sikoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Sikoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sikoa keeping full guard, as Enwah tries to pass. Enwah wants to stand but Sikoa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB# Sikoa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Enwah is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sikoa. Sikoa is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# Enwah wants to stand but Sikoa is controlling his arm. Enwah working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Enwah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sikoa keeps working. Enwah wants to stand but Sikoa is controlling his arm. Sikoa tries to buck Enwah off but Enwah is having none of it. Enwah misses with the ground and pound. Sikoa tries to bench press Enwah off him but Enwah keeps the position. #SUB2# Enwah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sikoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Sikoa is looking to regain half guard here but Enwah keeps moving and retains side control. Enwah passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sikoa! #T3# Sikoa can't escape the position.
Enwah thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Enwah lands with some strikes. Sikoa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Enwah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sikoa is looking to escape. Enwah controlling the position easily from mount. Enwah prevents Sikoa from getting the reversal. Enwah looking to ground and pound but Sikoa is blocking nicely. Enwah wants to stand but Sikoa is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Enwah sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Enwah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4# Sikoa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sikoa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB# Sikoa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Enwah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Enwah has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# This has been an exciting period of action! Sikoa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Enwah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Sikoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Enwah defends well. Enwah controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Enwah throwing strikes but missing. Enwah tries to free his leg and advance position but Sikoa is retaining full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2# Enwah closes the distance and pushes Sikoa back into the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Enwah takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2# Enwah has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sikoa uses from the top position. Enwah looking for a sweep. Not yet Enwah, not yet. Enwah keeping full guard, as Sikoa tries to pass. #SUB# Sikoa drops back looking for a leg! Enwah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Enwah manages to kick Sikoa off! Sikoa jumps back into Enwah's guard. Sikoa looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Sikoa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Enwah dives on top into guard.#REVB# Enwah passes into half guard. Sikoa moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB# Sikoa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Enwah passes into half guard.
Enwah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Enwah tries to stand and escape but Sikoa is controlling the position. Enwah trying to control the pace. #SUB# Sikoa actively working from the bottom here. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Sikoa actively working from the bottom here. Enwah wants to stand up but Sikoa has a hold of him and won't allow it. Sikoa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Enwah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sikoa is looking for a sweep. Enwah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Enwah seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Sikoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Enwah trying to control the pace. #SUB# Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. #T3# Sikoa is looking for a sweep. Enwah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. Enwah is taking a breather. Sikoa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sikoa has a takedown stuffed. Sikoa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sikoa shoots in looking for a takedown but Enwah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sikoa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2# Enwah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sikoa did well to prevent Enwah getting side control. Enwah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Krisp Enwah has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Enwah is looking for a kimura here.
Enwah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB2# Enwah wants to work for an arm triangle but Sikoa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Enwah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sikoa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Enwah. Enwah wants to stand up but Sikoa has a hold of him and won't allow it. Enwah sitting and controlling from the half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Sikoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sikoa is defended easily by Enwah. Enwah stuffs the takedown attempt from Sikoa. Sikoa gets slowly back to his feet. Enwah misses with a takedown attempt - Sikoa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD# Sikoa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sikoa showed some decent athleticism there. The fighters are battling for position here. Enwah manages to regain full guard. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enwah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB# Sikoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Enwah is controlling the pace.
#T1# It looks like Enwah is going to stand back up.
Enwah throwing shots but Sikoa is blocking nicely. #SUB# Sikoa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Enwah pushes past his half guard into mount! Enwah has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sikoa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sikoa blocking the ground and pound. Enwah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sikoa is looking to escape. Sikoa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB# Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. #T2# Sikoa tries to get to full guard but Enwah has control of the leg. Enwah is looking to advance position but Sikoa won't allow it. #SUB# Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. Enwah works his foot free and advances to mount. Enwah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Enwah unloads with some shots from mount but Sikoa bucks and avoids them well.
Sikoa is trying to escape the mount but Enwah keeps good control and instead manages to take Sikoa's back.
#T3##SUB2# Enwah is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sikoa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Sikoa is trying to break free.
#SUB2# Sikoa fending off the submission attempt from Enwah. #SUB2# Enwah is persistently looking for the submission but Sikoa is defending it well.
Enwah controls the action. Sikoa is trying to break free.
#SUB2# Enwah patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Sikoa is really stuck here.
#T4# Enwah doesn't have the hooks in and Sikoa manages to turn into his guard.
Sikoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enwah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Enwah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sikoa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Sikoa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Enwah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Enwah has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Enwah looking to pass the guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Sikoa working for a triangle but Enwah defends it easily.
Enwah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight! Krisp Enwah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Enwah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krisp Enwah! |
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Event:
WFC 29: Halkias v Price
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enwah swats him away and circles back towards the center. Blake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2# Enwah tries to keep at a distance but Blake has taken the fight into the clinch. Blake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Enwah smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Blake moves into the clinch. Blake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enwah to keep the fight standing. Blake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krisp Enwah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Blake. Blake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blake tries to pull guard but Enwah forces him back to his feet, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Enwah smiles and moves away.
Enwah throws a half hearted mid kick. Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Blake has Enwah up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1# Blake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Enwah just stands there and leans against the cage. Blake is trying to pull guard but Enwah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Blake fails to pull guard.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Enwah has him pressed against the cage. Blake is trying to pull guard but Enwah has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Enwah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enwah swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.#CL2# Enwah gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch. Blake tries to pull guard but Enwah holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
Blake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enwah walks away with a smile on his face. Blake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Blake wants to clinch up but Enwah keeps it at a distance. As Blake looks to move away, Enwah throws a big counter combo but Blake just gets out of the way. Blake wants to clinch. Blade Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Blake closes the distance and pushes Enwah back into the cage.#T2##BC# Enwah breaks the clinch.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Enwah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Enwah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blake defends well and Enwah ends up having to push Blake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD# Enwah gets control of Blake's arms and successfully pulls guard. Enwah will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Enwah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Blake trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Well, if Enwah is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blake trying to hold on to Enwah's head to control him but Enwah postures up.
#T3# Enwah controlling the pace. Blake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2# Blake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Enwah defends well.#SUB2# Blake looking for a guillotine here but Enwah defends easily.
#SUB2# Blake looking for a guillotine here but Enwah defends easily.
Blake is trying to keep Enwah in close.
#SUB2# Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4# Blake being controlled here, momentarily. Enwah looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Blake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Enwah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Enwah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blake working a defensive guard but Enwah manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Enwah trying to control the position but Blake is working away. Enwah has control of an arm but Blake manages to advance to Enwah's back! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Krisp Enwah will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Enwah wants to slow Blake down by chopping away at his legs. Blake wants to clinch up but Enwah keeps it at a distance. Blake is looking to clinch. Blake closes the distance but Enwah moves to the side #TD# and Enwah counters with a takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Blake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Enwah is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Enwah working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krisp Enwah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Enwah throws a strike aimed at the side of Blake's head but Blake avoids it well. You can see the frustration on Blake's face as Enwah controls the position. Blake wants to control but Enwah postures up. Blake trying to remain calm as Enwah controls from the top position. You can see the frustration on Blake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Enwah wants to stand but Blake is controlling his arm. Blake wants to control but Enwah postures up. Enwah tries to stand but Blake is controlling his head. Blake is trying to escape the position but Enwah is controlling the position. Blake struggling a bit here. Enwah wants to stand but Blake is controlling his arm.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Blake tries to clinch up. Enwah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around? Blake tries to clinch up but Enwah circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Enwah gets a clinch. #TD# Enwah has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blake uses from the top position. Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Enwah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Enwah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Blake pushing down on Enwah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2# Blake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Enwah has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are battling for position here. Enwah manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Blake trying to control but Enwah is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB# Enwah working for a triangle but Blake defends it easily.
Enwah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blake manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Blake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Blake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2# Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Enwah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Blake is trying to control the position but Enwah postures up. #SUB2# Blake is looking for a triangle but Enwah pushes his legs off easily.
Blake looking to control.
Enwah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB# Enwah is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Enwah tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Enwah's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Blake looking for a guillotine here but Enwah defends easily.
Enwah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blake's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Enwah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Blake is trying to keep Enwah in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Blake closes the distance and pushes Enwah back into the cage. Blake jumps guard but Enwah stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blake jumps guard but Enwah stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Enwah just stands there and leans against the cage. Krisp Enwah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Blake. Enwah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Enwah just stands there and leans against the cage. Blake is trying to pull guard but Enwah has him pressed against the cage. Blake is trying to pull guard but Enwah has him pressed against the cage. Enwah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enwah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blake is defending well for now. Blake is trying to pull guard but Enwah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Blake is trying to pull guard but Enwah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD# Enwah jumps guard.
Enwah keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully. Enwah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SUB# Enwah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enwah swivels though and keeps the full guard. Blake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Enwah wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it. #SUB2# Blake has gone for a leg lock! Enwah slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blake's guard.#REVR# Enwah pushing down on Blake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Enwah is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.#T2# Blake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Blake is trying to control but can't.
Enwah trying to mount his opponent but Blake defends it. #SUB2# Blake is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Enwah is tapping! Great win for Blake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blade Blake! An out of breath Blade Blake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WFC 25: Hulk vs Dude
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1# A shot to the liver by Thorgard. Beautiful body shot. Enwah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorgard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Thorgard digs a good hook to Enwah's body.
Enwah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorgard to score with a decent uppercut. Nice straight punches there by Thorgard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorgard.#CL# Enwah has closed the distance and engaged Thorgard in a clinch.
Thorgard goes for a takedown attempt but Enwah pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thorgard lands a head shot. Enwah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Enwah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thorgard clobbers Enwah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Enwah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thorgard swivels and escapes. Enwah walks into a straight right hand from Thorgard.#KD2# Thorgard feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Enwah sprawling to the canvas! Enwah rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thorgard finish him?!
#ROC2#Enwah is rocked! Thorgard knocks out Enwah with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Thorgard before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Thorgard picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Thorgard! A very excited looking Magnus Thorgard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WFC 21: Brunson vs Smith
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1# Nog lands with an uppercut that bounces Enwah off the cage and back into range. Nog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Krisp Enwah has been cut. Nog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nog throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#Enwah is rocked! Nog steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Enwah is out on his feet! Nog sets himself and nearly takes Enwah's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lieutenant Nog! A relieved looking Lieutenant Nog thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 19: Fright Night
Date: Oct 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Enwah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kaca! Kaca is trying to improve his position. Enwah controls the position from side control. Kaca tries to control but Enwah manages to take his back. Good control from Enwah. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enwah missing with strikes. Enwah is riding his opponent, not letting Kaca buck him off. Enwah keeps control of the position as Kaca tries to break free.
#T1# Kaca trying to control the hands but Enwah breaks the grip. Kaca is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kaca is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Enwah connects with a big shot to the side of Kaca's head.
Kaca wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Enwah controlling the positon. Enwah gets his hands free as Kaca looks to control. #T2# Kaca tries to escape the position.
Kaca is working hard here to advance position. I would not like to be Kaca right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kaca is trying to get back to his feet but Enwah has full control of the position and if anything, Kaca has just worked his way into a worse spot. Even with his hooks in, Enwah manages to miss with strikes from the back. Kaca looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2# Kaca fending off the submission attempt from Enwah. #T3# Kaca wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Enwah is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kaca is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4# 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. You can see the frustration on Kaca's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kaca trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Enwah controlling from the back. Enwah has the hooks in. Kaca is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2# Enwah is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kaca has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Enwah has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kaca taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Enwah doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krisp Enwah! Krisp Enwah is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN10
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1# Zubov wants to clinch#TD# and Enwah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Enwah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Zubov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Enwah trying to control the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zubov wants to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enwah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Zubov won't allow Enwah to pass to mount. Enwah is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SUB# Enwah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zubov sees it coming and defends easily.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Zubov gets caught flat footed, as Enwah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Enwah 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. Enwah wants to stand but Zubov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Enwah stays in close to Zubov's body and controls the position. #T2# Zubov is trying to control the position but Enwah postures up. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Zubov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Zubov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Enwah napping and manages to drive through into side control! Enwah sneaks back into half guard.#T3# Zubov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Enwah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Zubov prevents Enwah from standing back up.
Zubov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Enwah manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Enwah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Enwah is on top in guard.
#REVR# Enwah's corner is telling him to maintain position. Enwah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Enwah looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Enwah controlling from the top position. #T4# Enwah connects with a couple of short punches. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Enwah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Enwah would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Enwah throwing strikes from guard but Zubov blocks nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zubov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD# Enwah gets a takedown into half guard. Zubov is looking to control Enwah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zubov avoid being mounted? Enwah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Zubov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Enwah manages to pass to mount!
Enwah looking to control and managing it successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enwah works his way to his opponent's back.
Enwah biding his time, controlling Zubov. #T1# Enwah throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Enwah missing with strikes. Enwah slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Enwah punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB# Zubov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Zubov right now.
Zubov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Enwah keeps control of the position easily here as Zubov tries to buck him off.
#T3# Zubov is in bad spot here.
Zubov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Enwah's guard. Nice work there by Zubov.
Zubov postures up in Enwah's guard and throws a big left but Enwah blocks it. Zubov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Enwah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Enwah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Enwah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Enwah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zubov's head. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zubov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4# Enwah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Enwah in particular looking to stall. Enwah passes the guard and advances to mount! Zubov is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Enwah looking to control and managing it successfully. Enwah is looking to stand but Zubov has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3# Enwah leaves Zubov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2# Zubov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Enwah gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Enwah moves into full guard.
Enwah is pulling down on Zubov's head to control his posture. Zubov throws an elbow that misses. Enwah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zubov's guard. Nice move by Enwah!#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enwah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Enwah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Enwah is pushing down on Zubov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zubov is fighting to maintain full guard but Enwah has managed to sneak the leg through. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Enwah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Zubov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Enwah. Enwah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Enwah controlling the pace. Zubov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Enwah. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Enwah blocks the strikes from Zubov.
Enwah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Well, if Enwah is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Enwah wants to stand up but Zubov is controlling the position.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Horrible takedown attempt by Zubov or perhaps it was just good defense by Enwah, which made it look bad. Enwah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Zubov misses with a body kick. As Zubov looks to move away, Enwah throws a big counter combo but Zubov just gets out of the way.#T3# Zubov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Zubov moves in looking to clinch but Enwah pushes him off. Enwah appears to be looking for a big counter. Zubov dives in and grabs Enwah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enwah pushes down on Zubov's head and hops out. Enwah seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Krisp Enwah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zimmer Zubov. Zubov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zubov tries to close the distance and clinch but Enwah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Enwah throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zubov avoids it. Zubov shoots in but Enwah avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL# Enwah gets a clinch. Enwah is trying to break the clinch but Zubov is controlling him. Zubov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Enwah is defending well for now.#BC2# Zubov breaks from the clinch.
#TD# Enwah closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zubov's guard. Enwah pushes down on Zubov's leg and manages to get into half guard. Enwah content to control rather than advance. #T4# Enwah passes to full mount! Enwah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Enwah unloads with some shots from mount but Zubov bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah clearly takes that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4# Enwah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zubov tries to clinch there but Enwah circles away.
Zubov tries to clinch but Enwah is having none of it. Zubov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEnwah. Enwah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zubov. Enwah appears to be looking for a big counter. Enwah misses with a series of wild punches.
Zubov throws out a counter right but Enwah avoids it with no problem. Zubov is looking to clinch but Enwah is avoiding it.
Zubov fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zubov tries to clinch but Enwah is having none of it. Krisp Enwah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zubov wants to clinch but Enwah slips to the side#TD# and Enwah counters with a nice double leg into guard. Zubov is looking to stand back up but Enwah counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zubov. #REVB# Zubov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zubov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1# Enwah slows the pace down in half guard. Krisp Enwah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Zubov is trying to control but Enwah manages to pass to mount!
Enwah controlling the pace for now. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Enwah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zubov for as long as he can get away with. Enwah's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Enwah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zubov can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB# Enwah is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zubov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Enwah throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zubov because Enwah loaded up on that one. Zubov blocking the ground and pound. Zubov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Enwah tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Enwah throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4# Enwah thowing shots but they're missing. Zubov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Enwah controlling his opponent. Enwah unloads with some shots from mount but Zubov bucks and avoids them well.
Enwah controlling from the full mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah had his way with Zimmer Zubov 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!#R5# Zubov wants to clinch. Zubov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Enwah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Enwah shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Enwah was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Enwah wants to stand but Zubov is controlling his arm. Enwah happy to just control the position for now. Enwah in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enwah moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1# Zubov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Enwah is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Enwah throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Enwah controlling from the full mount. Zubov is trying desperately to improve position. Zubov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Enwah is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zubov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Enwah forces the positional change into back control. Zimmer Zubov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB# Zubov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Enwah's arms. Enwah misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB# Enwah is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zubov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zubov for a finish. Zubov is trying to break free.
Enwah missing with punches from the back. #T3# Enwah really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zubov. Enwah throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T4# 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.#SUB# Zubov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Enwah. A bit of a pause in the action here. Enwah controlling the positon. Enwah continues to stall. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Enwah misses with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Krisp Enwah showed his dominance in that final round. Well Enwah 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krisp Enwah! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 14: Dangerfield vs Riak
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Herb shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Enwah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Enwah is defending against the submission attempts here by Herb.
Enwah misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Enwah is trying to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Herb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Herb is looking to advance position but Enwah won't allow it. #T1##SUB# Herb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Herb is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Enwah wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Herb manages to pass to side control. Herb wants to free his trapped foot but Enwah is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Herb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Enwah is doing well to control the position and prevent Herb from advancing to side control. Herb tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Enwah. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Enwah has his hands clasped together around Herb's back. He's all about the action.#T3# Enwah is looking to control Herb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Enwah avoid being mounted? Enwah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Enwah tries to get to full guard but Herb has control of the leg. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Enwah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Herb tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Enwah is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Herb will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. You can see the frustration on Herb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4# Herb is looking to reverse the position. Herb is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Enwah tries for a kimura but Herb is defending well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sloppy strikes there by Enwah. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dean Herb will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2# Enwah gets a double leg takedown into Herb's guard. Herb kicks Enwah off and gets to his feet. #CL2# Enwah instigates a clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Herb drops down looking for an ankle pick but Enwah pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Enwah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Enwah gets control of Herb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Enwah will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Herb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Enwah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Enwah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Enwah! #REVB# 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! Herb is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Enwah has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1# Herb is being controlled here. Enwah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herb keeps working. Enwah content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Enwah moves into full mount! Herb is working to get back to half guard.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. You get the feeling that Herb really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Enwah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Enwah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herb is looking to escape. Herb tries to hold on but Enwah postures up. Herb is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Herb is trying desperately to improve position. Enwah controlling from the full mount. #T3# Enwah throwing strikes here but Herb is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Herb's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Enwah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Herb regains half guard.#ES# Herb manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Enwah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Herb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##BC2# Enwah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Enwah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Enwah trying to control the pace. Herb wants to get back to full guard but Enwah has mounted him! Enwah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Herb avoids a series of strikes thrown by Enwah.
This has been an exciting period of action! Enwah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Enwah changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Herb looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Herb tries to improve position but can't. Enwah looking to control but instead Herb has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Enwah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Enwah sitting and controlling from the half guard. Enwah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herb is trying to stand.
#T1# Enwah controlling the action here. Herb tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB# Herb looking for submissions off his back. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Krisp Enwah has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Herb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Enwah controlling the pace. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Herb enables Enwah to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Herb manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB# Herb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Enwah defends it easily. Enwah with a flurry of punches that miss. Herb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Enwah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Enwah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Herb's guard. #T3# Herb misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Herb is trying to get back to full guard. Enwah wants to stand up but Herb has a hold of him and won't allow it. Enwah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Herb manages to get to full guard.
Enwah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herb's guard. Enwah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Enwah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Herb keeping full guard, as Enwah tries to pass. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Herb. A clash of legs there as Herb blocks the low kick. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Enwah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Enwah controlling the action here.#SUB# Herb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Krisp Enwah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Enwah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krisp Enwah! |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Krisp Enwah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Wanderlei Rua! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# Rua instigates a clinch. Rua is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Enwah is defending well.#TD2# Rua is trying to trip Enwah. He has hold of a leg but Enwah is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rua persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Enwah (0) vs (2) Rua Enwah 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. Rua is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB# Enwah looking for a guillotine here but Rua defends easily.
#SUB# Enwah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rua 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. #T1##SUB# Enwah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Enwah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Enwah tries to get out of the position. Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rua controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Enwah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Enwah looking to control.
Enwah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rua controls the pace. Enwah has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2# Rua engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Enwah 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. Enwah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Enwah trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Rua stays in close to Enwah's body and controls the position. Rua wants to pass the guard but Enwah is keeping the position. Enwah is trying to keep Rua in close.
Rua pushes down on Enwah's leg and manages to get into half guard. Enwah is holding on to half guard well.#T4# Rua controlling the action here. Let's hope that Rua has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Enwah tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.#T5# Rua is controlling the pace.
#SUB# Enwah looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rua frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Enwah (0) vs (5) Rua Enwah reaches up to try and control the position but Rua seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Enwah rolls and tries to escape and now Rua has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Enwah (0) vs (8) Rua#T6# What can Enwah do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Enwah is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rua is continuing to stall. You can see the frustration on Enwah's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7# Rua not allowing Enwah to control his hands. Enwah is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rua.
#T8# The adventures of Rua the control monster continue. Boring. Rua keeps control of the position as Enwah tries to break free.
Enwah is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rua has the hooks in. Enwah is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Rua has good solid back control here. Enwah trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9# Enwah tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rua controlling the positon. I really don't envy Enwah right now.
Enwah is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rua.
#T10# Enwah wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rua controlling the positon. Enwah wants to control his opponent's hands but Rua gets his hands free. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rua is hanging on to Enwah's back as he tries to escape.
#T11# Enwah is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rua gets his hands free as Enwah looks to control. Rua is hanging on to Enwah's back as he tries to escape.
Rua really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Enwah.#T12# Rua's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Enwah rolls, trying to escape but Rua keeps control of the position.
Rua is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13# Enwah can't escape the position.
Rua gets his hands free as Enwah looks to control. Enwah manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rua's guard. Nice work there by Enwah.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enwah (2) vs (8) Rua Enwah is fighting to break Rua's control of his arms but Rua is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Rua tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rua wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14# Enwah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Enwah tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard. Rua keeping moving, preventing Enwah from controlling successfully. Rua wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Enwah is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rua is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rua has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enwah (2) vs (10) Rua
And that's the end of the fight! Rua wins on points by 10 to 2. During a confident post fight interview, Wanderlei Rua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Krisp Enwah! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Lothbrok fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Enwah gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lothbrok definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2# Enwah has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lothbrok uses from the top position. #SUB2# Enwah working for a triangle but Lothbrok defends it easily.
Lothbrok is fighting to break Enwah's control of his arms but Enwah is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Lothbrok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Enwah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Enwah has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (2) Enwah Enwah controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1# Enwah advances to half guard. #SUB# Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Enwah is trying to work for a kimura but Lothbrok is defending well.
#SUB# Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB# Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Enwah is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.#T3# Lothbrok tries to get to full guard but Enwah has control of the leg. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Enwah in particular looking to stall.#SUB2# Enwah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lothbrok tries to roll over but Enwah keeps him under control.#SUB# Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2# Enwah wants to work for an arm triangle but Lothbrok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lothbrok tries to get to full guard but Enwah has control of the leg. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Enwah wants to free his trapped foot but Lothbrok is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5# Lothbrok tries to get to full guard but Enwah has control of the leg. Lothbrok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Enwah looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Enwah drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lothbrok looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lothbrok looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lothbrok! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lothbrok (4) vs (2) Enwah#T6##SUB# Lothbrok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Enwah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Enwah is trying to control Lothbrok's posture but Lothbrok avoids it. Enwah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Lothbrok thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Enwah wants to control but Lothbrok postures up.#T7##SUB# Lothbrok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Lothbrok is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Enwah has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Lothbrok goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Enwah has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lothbrok but great work by Enwah. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lothbrok (4) vs (6) Enwah Enwah passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lothbrok! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lothbrok (4) vs (8) Enwah Enwah controlling from mount. Enwah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8# Lothbrok is trying desperately to improve position. Enwah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Enwah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Enwah avoids the attempt from Lothbrok to control. Lothbrok is looking to improve his position but Enwah isn't that keen on the idea. Enwah controlling from mount. #T9# Lothbrok can't escape the position.
Lothbrok manages to regain half guard. Good work. Enwah works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (4) vs (11) Enwah Lothbrok regains half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lothbrok wants to control but Enwah is keeping busy.
Enwah controlling the pace. #T10##SUB# Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back. Enwah performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Enwah passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (4) vs (14) Enwah Enwah prevents Lothbrok from getting the reversal.#T11##SUB2# Enwah wants to finish this one by submission but Lothbrok is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Enwah. Enwah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Enwah wants to take his opponent's back but Lothbrok doesn't allow it. Enwah controlling from the full mount. Enwah is looking to work his way around to Lothbrok's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Lothbrok tries to improve his position but instead Enwah has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lothbrok (4) vs (17) Enwah#T12##SUB2# Enwah looking for the RNC. #SUB2# Lothbrok showing good submission defense here.
Enwah controlling from the back. Lothbrok is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13# So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Enwah controlling well, preventing Lothbrok from escaping the position.
Lothbrok is working hard here to advance position. Enwah avoiding Lothbrok 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2# Enwah working for a choke but Lothbrok is defending well. Lothbrok is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14##SUB2# Enwah has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Lothbrok is really stuck here.
Enwah is trying to stick to Lothbrok's back but Lothbrok is turning into Enwah. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Enwah's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lothbrok. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (6) vs (17) Enwah#SUB# Lothbrok is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB# Lothbrok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Enwah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Enwah has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (6) vs (19) Enwah Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Enwah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Enwah wins on points by 19 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Krisp Enwah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; GonnaJam YourElbowUpyourKeisterov! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov closes the distance and pushes Enwah back into the cage.#TD2# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Enwah (0) vs (2) YourElbowUpyourKeisterov#SUB# Enwah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Enwah looking for submissions off his back. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is pressing down on Enwah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Enwah is holding on for now. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Enwah (0) vs (5) YourElbowUpyourKeisterov#SUB2# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Enwah is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enwah (2) vs (5) YourElbowUpyourKeisterov YourElbowUpyourKeisterov has control of Enwah's left arm, preventing Enwah from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enwah wants to pass the guard but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is keeping the position. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov trying to control the position.
Enwah has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov pulls Enwah in close to his closed guard and prevents Enwah from doing any damage or advancing position. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov 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. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov pulls Enwah in to control the position. Enwah wants to control from the top but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov looking for a sweep. Not yet YourElbowUpyourKeisterov, not yet. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov pulls Enwah in close to prevent any damage. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Enwah looking to pass the guard. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov keeping moving, preventing Enwah from controlling successfully. #T2# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enwah (2) vs (7) YourElbowUpyourKeisterov YourElbowUpyourKeisterov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Enwah (2) vs (10) YourElbowUpyourKeisterov The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov wants to take Enwah's back here but Enwah is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov trying to control but he's not successful this time. Enwah can't escape the position.
Enwah stops YourElbowUpyourKeisterov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov trying to control but he's not successful this time. Enwah prevents YourElbowUpyourKeisterov from taking his back.#T3##SUB2# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Enwah is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enwah (4) vs (10) YourElbowUpyourKeisterov Enwah being controlled here momentarily. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Enwah pushing down on YourElbowUpyourKeisterov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is trying to control but can't.
Enwah passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Enwah (7) vs (10) YourElbowUpyourKeisterov YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is working to get back to half guard.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to lock up and control but Enwah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Enwah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is looking to escape. Enwah avoids the attempt from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov to control.#SUB# Enwah working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to lock up and control but Enwah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov can't escape the position.
#T5# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Enwah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Enwah is looking to work his way around to YourElbowUpyourKeisterov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Enwah tries to control but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov wriggling away. Enwah pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working to try and regain half guard.
Enwah wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to hold on but Enwah pushes him away. #T6# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is trying to escape the mount.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov wants to hold on but Enwah pushes him away. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov can't escape the position.
#SUB# Enwah looking to secure an arm triangle but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov defends it well. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Enwah is staying active. Enwah controlling from the full mount. Enwah wants to control the pace but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is squirming around nicely. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. More stalling from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov. Enwah slows the pace down in half guard. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov trying to control here.
Enwah wants to control but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is keeping him busy. #T8# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov wants to control but Enwah is keeping busy.
#SUB# Enwah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and YourElbowUpyourKeisterov defends it well. #SUB# Enwah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov sees it coming and defends easily. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov wants to control but Enwah is keeping busy.
Enwah is looking to advance position but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov won't allow it. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is looking to control Enwah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can YourElbowUpyourKeisterov avoid being mounted? YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is controlling Enwah's position as best he can from this difficult position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if YourElbowUpyourKeisterov can do anything to dispel that myth. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov trying to control here.
#T9# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov controlling the position well. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is continuing to stall. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Enwah is working away from the top position though. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov wants to get back to full guard but Enwah has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Enwah (10) vs (10) YourElbowUpyourKeisterov#T10# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is looking for a sweep. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov wants to control but Enwah postures up. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov sneaks back into half guard. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov trying to hold on to Enwah's head to control him but Enwah postures up.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Enwah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is just riding it out for now. Enwah eventually gives up the hold. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is refusing to be controlled, as Enwah sits in half guard. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T11##SUB# Enwah seems to be looking for submissions.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is holding on to half guard well. Enwah prevents YourElbowUpyourKeisterov from improving his position.#SUB# Enwah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Enwah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov manages to get to full guard.
Enwah looking to pass the guard. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov keeping moving, preventing Enwah from controlling successfully. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov pulls Enwah in close to his closed guard and prevents Enwah from doing any damage or advancing position. Enwah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov keeping moving, preventing Enwah from controlling successfully. Enwah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13# Enwah showing good wrestling skills to control the position. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enwah (10) vs (12) YourElbowUpyourKeisterov Enwah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Enwah (10) vs (15) YourElbowUpyourKeisterov YourElbowUpyourKeisterov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enwah keeps working. Enwah regains half guard. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is looking to pass Enwah's guard but actually Enwah recovers to full guard. #SUB# Enwah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T14# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov trying to move into half guard but instead Enwah has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enwah (12) vs (15) YourElbowUpyourKeisterov Enwah is fighting to break YourElbowUpyourKeisterov's control of his arms but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Enwah trying to control the position from guard on top but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# YourElbowUpyourKeisterov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Enwah has picked YourElbowUpyourKeisterov up and slammed him! YourElbowUpyourKeisterov can't keep hold of the triangle and Enwah manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Enwah (15) vs (15) YourElbowUpyourKeisterov YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is trying to escape the position but Enwah is controlling the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Enwah (17) vs (15) YourElbowUpyourKeisterov YourElbowUpyourKeisterov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moves into full guard.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Enwah takes the fight on points by 17 to 15. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN6
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1# Poag is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Poag looks to land a combination but Enwah avoids it well. #TD2# Enwah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Poag to score an easy takedown into full guard. Enwah keeping moving, preventing Poag from controlling successfully. Poag preventing the sweep. Poag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Poag engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Enwah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Poag looking to sit in guard and control but Enwah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Poag wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Enwah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Poag pulls Enwah in close to prevent any damage. Enwah trying to control the position from guard on top but Poag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Poag controls Enwah momentarily but Enwah frees himself. Poag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Enwah. Enwah preventing the sweep. #T2# 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. Enwah trying to control but Poag is working from the bottom. Poag is trying to control the position but Enwah postures up. Enwah trying to control the position from guard on top but Poag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Poag misses with a left hand #TD# and Enwah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Poag blocking the ground and pound attempt from Enwah. Poag wants to control but Enwah is keeping busy.
Poag tries to get to full guard but Enwah has control of the leg. #T3# Enwah wants to pass to mount but Poag is defending the position. Enwah missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Poag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Enwah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Poag is looking for a sweep. Enwah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Enwah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Enwah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poag has managed to free his arm - good work. Poag tries to get to full guard but Enwah has control of the leg. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Poag is still trying to improve position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jab by Poag. Enwah lands with an uppercut that bounces Poag off the cage and back into range. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Enwah misses with a looping right. Poag looks to throw the jab but Enwah is out of range. Enwah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2# Poag shoots in and bounces Enwah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lydell Poag will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Enwah ducks under a wild hook from Poag. Poag shoots in but no luck this time. Enwah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A slow jab from Poag misses its intended target. Enwah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Poag throws a looping overhand right but Enwah ducks down to avoid it. Enwah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD# Enwah shoots in and gets a takedown into Poag's guard. Enwah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Enwah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Enwah trying to control but Poag is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Poag tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Enwah tries to free his leg and advance position but Poag is retaining full guard. Poag working a defensive guard but Enwah passes into half guard.
Enwah is trying to control the action in half guard but Poag is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Enwah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Enwah is taking a breather. Poag says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Krisp Enwah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Enwah needs to keep his hands up - Poag had a free shot at his head there.#T2# Poag loads up on a big right hand but Enwah slips the punch.#TD# Enwah closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Poag struggling a bit here. We've been informed that Poag has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Poag tries to improve position but can't. Enwah trying to control the position but Poag is working away. Enwah throws an elbow but Poag slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3# Enwah misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poag can do anything to dispel that myth. An elbow from Enwah crashes against the mat.
Poag wants to control but Enwah postures up. Enwah throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Poag gets back to half guard. Poag is trying to maintain the position but Enwah is very close to passing his half guard. Poag blocking the ground and pound attempt from Enwah. Enwah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4# Enwah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Enwah in particular looking to stall.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Enwah avoids the body shot from Poag.
Poag works the jab nicely. Poag loads up on a big right hand but Enwah slips the punch. Nice sprawl there from Enwah as Poag shoots in. Poag dives in and grabs Enwah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enwah pushes down on Poag's head and hops out. Krisp Enwah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lydell Poag. Poag shoots in for a double leg but Enwah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Enwah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Poag is breathing heavily. Enwah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Enwah ducks under a wild hook from Poag. Poag might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Enwah slaps away a takedown attempt from Poag, before circling back to the center of the mat. Enwah appears to be looking for a counter takedown. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Poag looks to land a right hand but Enwah moved out of range. Poag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enwah moves out of range of the strikes. Enwah attempts a counter takedown but Poag avoids it well and moves away.#TD2# Poag closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Enwah works his way to full guard. Good work. Enwah keeping moving, preventing Poag from controlling successfully. Enwah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poag manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Poag wants to improve his position but instead Enwah has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enwah thows a huge punch but Poag dodges it nicely.
Enwah is trying to control. Poag wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1# Poag blocking the ground and pound attempt from Enwah. Enwah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poag's head. Enwah stalling. Poag tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Enwah has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Poag is looking to improve his position but Enwah isn't that keen on the idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Enwah throws some wild stikes that Poag manages to avoid easily.
Enwah looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3# Enwah misses with a head shot. Poag is wriggling around trying to escape.
Enwah controlling his opponent. Poag tries to lock up and control but Enwah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Enwah controlling from the full mount. Poag manages to regain half guard. Good work. Poag wants to get back to full guard. Enwah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Enwah working Poag over with strikes. Poag keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Poag is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Enwah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Enwah's back! Poag lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Poag.
Poag throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing 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 Krisp Enwah. I think Enwah 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krisp Enwah! A very excited looking Krisp Enwah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 7: Polo vs Dangerfield
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1# Viva lands with an uppercut that bounces Enwah off the cage and back into range. Viva misses with a few strikes there.
Viva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Enwah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Viva! Viva striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Viva tries to bench press Enwah off him but Enwah keeps the position. Viva is trying to control Enwah's posture but Enwah avoids it. Enwah tries to score with some ground and pound. Viva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Viva wants to control but Enwah postures up. Viva is being controlled here. Enwah working the ground and pound. Viva tries to get back to half guard but can't. Viva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Enwah is controlling him well. Viva looking for a sweep but Enwah has passed into full mount! Oh no! 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! Viva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Enwah tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Viva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Enwah on the ground. Viva is trying desperately to improve position.#T1# Enwah looking to control and managing it successfully. A nice elbow there by Enwah. Enwah prevents Viva from getting the reversal. Viva is breathing heavily. Enwah is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Viva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Enwah postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Viva in real trouble here! The ref calls for Viva to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krisp Enwah! A victorious Krisp Enwah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN1
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1# Silver misses with a straight right. Silver throws a series of punches but Enwah avoids them all with ease. Silver slips under a jab from Enwah. Silver misses the body punch #TD2# and Enwah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Enwah. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Enwah won't allow Silver to sweep him here. Silver trying to keep a closed guard but Enwah is proving a slippery customer.
Silver wants to sweep but no luck. Silver is controlling Enwah's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silver looking for a sweep. Not yet Silver, not yet. Enwah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Enwah is looking to work some ground and pound but Silver has wrist control.#T1# Silver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Enwah is one step ahead there. Enwah throwing strikes but missing. Enwah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Silver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Enwah throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Silver counters with a single leg into guard. Enwah didn't expect that. Silver wants to control from the top but Enwah keeps moving. Silver postures up in Enwah's guard and throws a big left but Enwah blocks it. Enwah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Enwah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silver is aware though and is defending well.#T2# Enwah trying to control the position here. Silver lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Silver's corner is telling him to maintain position. Enwah trying to control the position here. #SUB2# Enwah is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Silver rolls with it to try and escape but Enwah cranks on the arm and Silver is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krisp Enwah! A very excited looking Krisp Enwah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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